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本申請書係聲請2019年11月日申請的美國臨時申請案號62/930,916之優先權,其內容係以全文引用的方式併入本文中。序列表 This application is a claim for the priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/930,916 filed on November 2019, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Sequence Listing
本申請案係含有以ASCII的格式電子提交的序列表且係以全文引用的方式併入本文中。該2020年11月2日所製作的ASCII副本命名為RGN-003TW_SL.txt且大小為60,900個位元(byte)。This application contains a sequence listing electronically submitted in ASCII format and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. The ASCII copy made on November 2, 2020 is named RGN-003TW_SL.txt and is 60,900 bytes in size.
大部分天然生成的抗體分子一般係包括二條所謂的輕鏈多肽(輕鏈)和二條所謂的重鏈多肽(重鏈)。各重鏈和輕鏈多肽係含有可變域(可變區)(一般為多肽鏈的胺基端部分),而該可變域係包括能與抗原相互作用的結合區。各重鏈和輕鏈多肽係包括恆定域(一般為羧基端部分)。Most naturally occurring antibody molecules generally include two so-called light chain polypeptides (light chains) and two so-called heavy chain polypeptides (heavy chains). Each heavy chain and light chain polypeptide system contains a variable domain (variable region) (generally the amino terminal part of the polypeptide chain), and the variable domain system includes a binding region capable of interacting with an antigen. Each heavy chain and light chain polypeptide system includes a constant domain (generally a carboxy-terminal part).
在過去的20年間,已出現藉由細胞或細胞株的單一殖株所製造的重組單株抗體,成為用於治療各種不同疾病之非常成功的生物藥物類別。以抗體為基礎的治療劑已成功地用於治療各種疾病,包括癌症和自體免疫/發炎性病症。In the past 20 years, recombinant monoclonal antibodies produced by single clones of cells or cell lines have emerged as a very successful class of biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of various diseases. Antibody-based therapeutics have been successfully used to treat various diseases, including cancer and autoimmune/inflammatory disorders.
由於某些疾病的生物複雜性,以一個以上的抗原或表位為標靶的抗體在治療特定症狀上可能比單一抗體更為有效。參見,例如,Lindzenet al. , 2010, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 107(28): 12550-12563; Nagorsen and Baeuerle, 2011, Exp. Cell Res. 317(9): 1255-60。這些抗體提供更佳的治療控制之保證。例如,需要改善標靶特異性以便於降低與許多抗體治療有關的脫靶效應,尤其是以抗體為基礎的免疫治療而言。此外,多特異性抗體提供了新穎的治療策略,例如多重細胞受體之協同靶向,尤其是在免疫治療的情況下。Due to the biological complexity of certain diseases, antibodies that target more than one antigen or epitope may be more effective than single antibodies in treating specific symptoms. See, for example, Lindzen et al. , 2010, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 107(28): 12550-12563; Nagorsen and Baeuerle, 2011, Exp. Cell Res. 317(9): 1255-60. These antibodies provide a guarantee for better treatment control. For example, there is a need to improve target specificity in order to reduce the off-target effects associated with many antibody therapies, especially antibody-based immunotherapies. In addition, multispecific antibodies provide novel therapeutic strategies, such as coordinated targeting of multiple cellular receptors, especially in the context of immunotherapy.
本文係提供多特異性結合分子(multispecific binding molecule,「MBM」),而該MBM係含有至少三個抗原結合位(antigen-binding site,「ABS」),其中二個為Fab而第三個為scFv,該scFv在VH域的N-端與其中一個Fab相連接。本文之MBM含有Fc域,其係由二個彼此相互結合的重鏈Fc域所組成。包括一個Fc域之各多肽鏈,及任何相關的多肽鏈,在文中係稱為「半抗體」。This article provides a multispecific binding molecule ("MBM"), and the MBM contains at least three antigen-binding sites ("ABS"), two of which are Fabs and the third is scFv, the scFv is connected to one of the Fabs at the N-terminus of the VH domain. The MBM herein contains an Fc domain, which is composed of two heavy chain Fc domains that bind to each other. Each polypeptide chain including an Fc domain and any related polypeptide chains are referred to as "half antibodies" in the text.
本文之示例性MBM係如圖1中所示,其變體係如圖2和圖3所示。The exemplary MBM system in this article is shown in Figure 1, and its variant system is shown in Figures 2 and 3.
本文之典型的MBM係包括二個經由其Fc域相連接的半抗體。圖1至3左側所示的半抗體,由N-至C-端的方向,係包括: • scFv,其係由VH(1)和VL(3)(以任一順序)藉由視需要存在的連接子(2)相連接所組成; • 視需要存在的連接子(4); • 第一Fab(「Fab1」),其係由下列所組成: o VH(5)和恆定域(6),其在圖1之實例中為CH1域,但如圖2A和圖2C中所示可為不同類型的恆定域,例如幫助Fab異二聚化的CL或CH3,與以下相連接 o VL(10)和恆定域(11),其在圖1之實例中為CL域,但如圖2A和圖3C中所示可為不同類型的恆定域,例如CH1或CH3; • 視需要存在的絞鏈域(7); • Fc域,其係由CH2域(8)和CH3域(9)所組成,如圖3中所示,可含有一或多個突變(例如星狀突變(star mutation)或杵臼結構(knob-in-hole)突變)用以幫助異二聚化。The typical MBM system herein includes two half antibodies connected via its Fc domain. The half-antibody shown on the left side of Figures 1 to 3, from N- to C-terminal, includes: • scFv, which is an optional presence of VH(1) and VL(3) (in any order) The linker (2) is connected; • The linker (4) that exists as needed; • The first Fab ("Fab1"), which is composed of the following: o VH(5) and constant domain (6), It is the CH1 domain in the example of Fig. 1, but it can be different types of constant domains as shown in Fig. 2A and Fig. 2C, such as CL or CH3, which helps Fab heterodimerization, connected to the following o VL(10) And the constant domain (11), which is the CL domain in the example in Figure 1, but can be different types of constant domains, such as CH1 or CH3, as shown in Figure 2A and Figure 3C; • Hinge domain ( 7); • Fc domain, which is composed of CH2 domain (8) and CH3 domain (9), as shown in Figure 3, may contain one or more mutations (such as star mutations or club-and-socket structures) (knob-in-hole mutation) to help heterodimerization.
左側半抗體係由二條多肽鏈所組成,第一多肽鏈係包括VL(10)和恆定域(11)並與包括如圖1至3中所示之其餘區域的第二多肽鏈相連結。The semi-antibody system on the left is composed of two polypeptide chains. The first polypeptide chain system includes VL (10) and constant domain (11) and is connected to the second polypeptide chain including the remaining regions as shown in Figures 1 to 3 .
圖1右側所示的半抗體,由N-至C-端的方向,係包括: • 第二Fab(「Fab2」),其係由下列所組成: o VH (12)和恆定域(13),其在圖1之實例中為CH1域,但如圖2B和圖2D中所示可為不同類型的恆定域,例如幫助Fab異二聚化的CL或CH3,與 o VL(17)和恆定域(18)相連接,其在圖1之實例中為CL域,但如圖2B和圖2D中所示可為不同類型的恆定域,例如CH1或CH3; • 視需要存在的絞鏈域(14); • Fc域,其係由CH2域(15)和一CH3域(16)所組成,如圖3中所示,可含有一或多個突變(例如星狀突變或杵臼結構突變)用以幫助異二聚體之純化及/或組合。The half-antibody shown on the right side of Figure 1, from N- to C-terminal, includes: • The second Fab ("Fab2"), which is composed of: o VH (12) and constant domain (13), It is the CH1 domain in the example of Fig. 1, but it can be different types of constant domains as shown in Fig. 2B and Fig. 2D, such as CL or CH3, which helps Fab heterodimerization, and o VL(17) and constant domains. (18) Connected, which is the CL domain in the example of Figure 1, but can be different types of constant domains as shown in Figure 2B and Figure 2D, such as CH1 or CH3; • Hinge domains (14) that exist as needed ); • The Fc domain, which is composed of a CH2 domain (15) and a CH3 domain (16), as shown in Figure 3, can contain one or more mutations (such as star-shaped mutations or club-and-hole mutations) for Help the purification and/or combination of heterodimers.
右側半抗體係由二條多肽鏈所組成,第一多肽鏈係包括VL(17)和恆定域(18)並與包括如圖1至3中所示之其餘區域的第二多肽鏈相連結。The right semi-antibody system is composed of two polypeptide chains. The first polypeptide chain system includes VL (17) and constant domain (18) and is connected to the second polypeptide chain including the remaining regions as shown in Figures 1 to 3 .
完整的MBM係藉由二個半抗體相連結經由二個Fc域形成Fc區所形成而產生MBM,該MBM帶有具有第一抗原結合位(「ABS1」)之scFv,具有第二抗原結合位(「ABS2」)之Fab1和具有第三抗原結合位(「ABS3」)之Fab3。The complete MBM is formed by linking two half-antibodies to form an Fc region through two Fc domains. The MBM has a scFv with a first antigen-binding site ("ABS1") and a second antigen-binding site ("ABS2") Fab1 and Fab3 with the third antigen binding site ("ABS3").
圖1至3中所示之本文MBM的變體非意在限制;其中,本文之MBM可包括任何圖1至3和下文6.2節中所闡述之修飾的組合。再者,有關第一或第二多肽鏈或左側或右側半抗體僅就方便之緣由且無意傳達此等多肽鏈或半抗體係以任何特定順序製造或組配。The variants of the MBM herein shown in Figures 1 to 3 are not intended to be limiting; wherein the MBM herein can include any combination of the modifications described in Figures 1 to 3 and section 6.2 below. Furthermore, the first or second polypeptide chain or the left or right half antibody is only for convenience and is not intended to convey that these polypeptide chains or half antibody systems are manufactured or assembled in any particular order.
本文之MBM的ABS1、ABS2和ABS3各自係與目標分子結合,例如細胞表面表現抗原。較佳地,MBM的scFv、Fab1和Fab2係經選擇使得各ABS1、ABS2和ABS3能同時結合其個別的標的。在某些具體實例中,MBM的ABS1、ABS2和ABS3各自可結合不同的目標分子,或替代地,ABS1、ABS2和ABS3的其中2個可與相同目標分子上的不同區結合。The ABS1, ABS2, and ABS3 of MBM herein are each bound to target molecules, such as antigens on the surface of cells. Preferably, the scFv, Fab1, and Fab2 of MBM are selected so that each of ABS1, ABS2, and ABS3 can be combined with their respective targets at the same time. In some specific examples, each of ABS1, ABS2, and ABS3 of MBM can bind to different target molecules, or alternatively, two of ABS1, ABS2, and ABS3 can bind to different regions on the same target molecule.
有利地,結合至少二個或更多不同目標分子的MBM可使用,例如,優先靶向表現此二個或更多目標分子之特定組織類型。Advantageously, MBM that binds at least two or more different target molecules can be used, for example, to preferentially target specific tissue types that exhibit these two or more target molecules.
可用於本文之MBM的scFvs係描述於下文6.2.1節及特定具體實例1至12、19至20、31至35及55至60中。可用於本文之MBM的Fab係描述於下文6.2.2節及特定具體實例1至12、19至20、22至23、28至30和36至54中。scFv可例如藉由胜肽連接子與Fab1相連接。可用於連接scFv與Fab1之連接子係描述於下文6.2.3節和特定具體實例13至18中。可用於本文之MBM的Fc域係描述於下文6.2.4節和特定具體實例24至26中。The scFvs that can be used in the MBM herein are described in section 6.2.1 and specific specific examples 1 to 12, 19 to 20, 31 to 35, and 55 to 60 below. The Fab lines of MBM that can be used herein are described in section 6.2.2 and specific specific examples 1-12, 19-20, 22-23, 28-30, and 36-54 below. The scFv can be connected to Fab1 via a peptide linker, for example. The linker system that can be used to connect scFv and Fab1 is described in section 6.2.3 and specific examples 13 to 18 below. The Fc domains of MBM that can be used herein are described in section 6.2.4 and specific specific examples 24 to 26 below.
本文進一步係提供包括本文之MBM的藥物接合物(為了方便起見,文中係稱為「抗體藥物接合物」或「ADC(antibody-drug conjugates)」)。示例的ADC之特色係描述於下文6.3節和特定具體實例61中。This article further provides drug conjugates including the MBM herein (for convenience, this article is referred to as "antibody-drug conjugate" or "ADC (antibody-drug conjugates)"). The features of the exemplary ADC are described in section 6.3 and specific specific example 61 below.
本文進一步係提供編碼本文之MBM的核酸。編碼該MBM之核酸可為單一核酸(例如編碼所有MBM之多肽鏈的載體)或多數個核酸(例如,編碼不同MBM之多肽鏈的二或更多個載體)。本文進一步係提供經工程化用以表現該核酸和本文之MBM的宿主細胞和細胞株。本文進一步係提供製造本文之MBM的方法。示例的核酸、宿主細胞、細胞株和製造MBM的方法係描述於下文6.5節和特定具體實例78至83中。This article further provides nucleic acids encoding the MBM herein. The nucleic acid encoding the MBM may be a single nucleic acid (for example, a vector encoding the polypeptide chains of all MBM) or a plurality of nucleic acids (for example, two or more vectors encoding the polypeptide chains of different MBM). This article further provides host cells and cell lines engineered to express the nucleic acid and the MBM herein. This article further provides methods for manufacturing the MBM of this article. Exemplary nucleic acids, host cells, cell lines, and methods of making MBM are described in section 6.5 and specific specific examples 78 to 83 below.
本文進一步係提供包括本文之MBM和ADC的醫藥組成物。示例的醫藥組成物係描述於下文6.6節和特定具體實例62中。This article further provides a pharmaceutical composition including the MBM and ADC described herein. Exemplary pharmaceutical compositions are described in Section 6.6 and Specific Specific Examples 62 below.
文中進一步係提供使用本文之MBM、ADC和醫藥組成物,例如用於治療癌症的方法。示例的方法係描述於下文6.7節和特定具體實例63至77中。The article further provides methods for using the MBM, ADC, and pharmaceutical composition herein, for example, for the treatment of cancer. The exemplary method is described in section 6.7 and specific specific examples 63 to 77 below.
6.16.1 定義definition
如文中所用,下列術語希望具有下列意義:As used in the text, the following terms are expected to have the following meanings:
抗原結合位或 ABS :術語「抗原結合位」或「ABS」如文中所用係指能特異性、非共價和可逆性結合目標分子之MBM部分。本文之MBM包括為scFv部分之第一ABS(「ABS1」),為Fab部分之ABS(「ABS2」)及為Fab部分之第三ABS(「ABS3」)。 Antigen binding site or ABS : The term "antigen binding site" or "ABS" as used herein refers to the portion of the MBM that can specifically, non-covalently and reversibly bind to the target molecule. The MBM in this article includes the first ABS ("ABS1") which is the scFv part, the ABS which is the Fab part ("ABS2") and the third ABS which is the Fab part ("ABS3").
結合 :術語「結合」在MBM的情況下係指在二或更多條多肽鏈之間的功能關係。特言之,術語「結合」係指二或更多條多肽,例如非共價性經由分子間相互作用或共價性經由一或多個雙硫橋或化學交叉鏈接彼此結合,以便產生功能性MBM,其中ABS1、ABS2和ABS3可與其個別標靶結合。可存在本文MBM中的結合之實例包括(但不限於)在Fc區中同二聚體或異二聚體Fc域之間的結合,Fab或scFv中VH和VL域之間的結合,Fab中CH1和CL之間的結合,區域經取代的Fab中CH3和CH3之間的結合。 Binding : The term "binding" in the case of MBM refers to a functional relationship between two or more polypeptide chains. In particular, the term "binding" refers to two or more polypeptides, for example, non-covalently through intermolecular interaction or covalently through one or more disulfide bridges or chemical cross-links to bind to each other, so as to produce functionality MBM, where ABS1, ABS2 and ABS3 can bind to its individual targets. Examples of binding that may exist in MBM herein include (but are not limited to) binding between homodimer or heterodimer Fc domains in the Fc region, binding between VH and VL domains in Fab or scFv, Fab The binding between CH1 and CL, the binding between CH3 and CH3 in the substituted Fab.
互補決定區或 CDR : 術語「互補決定區」或「CDR」如文中所用,係指在抗體可變區內賦予抗原特異性和結合親和力的胺基酸序列。一般而言,在各重鏈可變區中有三種CDR(CDR-H1、CDR-H2、HCDR-H3)及在各輕鏈可變區中有三種CDR(CDR1-L1、CDR-L2、CDR-L3)。可用於鑑別CDR界線的示例性界定方式包括,例如Kabat定義,Chothia定義,ABS定義和IMGT定義。參見,例如Kabat, 1991, “Sequences of Proteins of Immunological Interest,” National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md. (Kabat numbering scheme);Al-Lazikani et al., 1997, J. Mol. Biol. 273:927-948 (Chothia numbering scheme);Martin et al., 1989, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 86:9268-9272 (ABS numbering scheme);和Lefranc et al., 2003, Dev. Comp. Immunol. 27:55-77 (IMGT numbering scheme)。亦可取得用於鑑別抗體內的CDR序列之公開資料庫。 Complementarity determining region or CDR : The term "complementarity determining region" or "CDR" as used herein refers to an amino acid sequence that confers antigen specificity and binding affinity within the variable region of an antibody. Generally speaking, there are three CDRs (CDR-H1, CDR-H2, HCDR-H3) in each heavy chain variable region and three CDRs (CDR1-L1, CDR-L2, CDR-H3) in each light chain variable region. -L3). Exemplary definition methods that can be used to identify CDR boundaries include, for example, Kabat definition, Chothia definition, ABS definition, and IMGT definition. See, for example, Kabat, 1991, "Sequences of Proteins of Immunological Interest," National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md. (Kabat numbering scheme); Al-Lazikani et al., 1997, J. Mol. Biol. 273:927- 948 (Chothia numbering scheme); Martin et al., 1989, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 86: 9268-9272 (ABS numbering scheme); and Lefranc et al., 2003, Dev. Comp. Immunol. 27: 55-77 (IMGT numbering scheme). Public databases for identifying CDR sequences in antibodies can also be obtained.
衍生自 :如文中所用,術語「衍生自」係指第一和第二分子間的關係。一般而言係指第一分子和第二分子之間的結構相似性且並非意味著或包括對衍生自第二分子之第一分子的方法或來源有所限制。 Derived from : As used in the text, the term "derived from" refers to the relationship between the first and second molecules. Generally speaking, it refers to the structural similarity between the first molecule and the second molecule and does not imply or include restrictions on the method or source of the first molecule derived from the second molecule.
EC50 :術語「EC50」係指在特定的暴露時間之後引發介於基線和最大之間一半反應的抗體或MBM之半數最大效應濃度。EC50基本上係代表其中觀察到50%的其最大效應之抗體或MBM的濃度。在特定的具體實例中,EC50值,例如藉由FACS結合分析所測,係等於得到與表現目標分子之細胞半數最大結合的抗體或MBM濃度,而該目標分子可被抗體或MBM專一結合。因此,隨著EC50或半數最大有效濃度值增加,觀察到降低或越弱的結合。在某些具體實例中,本文MBM之EC50值的特徵為可具有約10-5 M或更低(例如低於10-5 M,低於10-6 M,低於10-7 M,低於10-8 M,或低於10-9 M)之EC50值。 EC50 : The term "EC50" refers to the half-maximal effect concentration of the antibody or MBM that elicits half of the response between baseline and maximum after a specific exposure time. The EC50 basically represents the concentration of the antibody or MBM where 50% of its maximum effect is observed. In a specific example, the EC50 value, for example, measured by FACS binding analysis, is equal to the concentration of the antibody or MBM that binds to half of the cells expressing the target molecule, and the target molecule can be specifically bound by the antibody or MBM. Therefore, as the EC50 or half-maximum effective concentration value increases, a decreased or weaker binding is observed. In some specific examples, the EC50 value of MBM herein is characterized as having a value of about 10 -5 M or lower (for example, lower than 10 -5 M, lower than 10 -6 M, lower than 10 -7 M, lower than 10 -8 M, or lower than the EC50 value of 10 -9 M).
表位 :表位或抗原決定位為被文中所述的抗體或其他抗原結合部分所辨識的一部分抗原(例如,目標分子)。表位可為線性或構型。 Epitope : An epitope or epitope is a part of an antigen (for example, a target molecule) recognized by the antibody or other antigen-binding portion described in the text. Epitopes can be linear or configuration.
Fab :術語「Fab」在本文MBM之情況下係指一對多肽鏈,第一多肽係包括抗體N-端之可變重鏈(VH)區與第一恆定域(在文中稱為C1)連接,和第二多肽係包括抗體N-端的可變輕鏈(VL)區與能和第一恆定域配對的第二恆定域(在文中稱為C2)連接。在原生抗體中,VH為N-端連接重鏈的第一恆定域(CH1),及VL為N-端連接輕鏈的恆定域(CL)。本文之Fab可根據原生的方向排列或包括結構域取代或交換,促進正確的VH和VL配對,尤其是當本文之MBM係包括不相同的Fab時。例如,可能以一對CH3-區置換Fab中的CH1和CL域對,用以促進異二聚體MBM中正確的修飾Fab-鏈配對。亦可能顛倒CH1和CL,使得CH1係與VL連接,而CL係與VH連接,一種一般稱為Crossmab的組態。另一種選擇,或除此之外,使用取代或交換恆定域,藉由使用可與本文之異二聚體MBM的二個可變區配對之通用輕鏈,可達到正確的鏈配對。 Fab : The term "Fab" in the context of MBM herein refers to a pair of polypeptide chains. The first polypeptide system includes the variable heavy chain (VH) region of the antibody N-terminal and the first constant domain (referred to as C1 in the text) The connection to the second polypeptide system includes the connection between the variable light chain (VL) region of the N-terminus of the antibody and the second constant domain (referred to as C2 in the text) that can pair with the first constant domain. In a native antibody, VH is the first constant domain (CH1) of the N-terminal connected heavy chain, and VL is the constant domain (CL) of the N-terminal connected light chain. The Fab herein can be arranged according to the original orientation or include domain substitution or exchange to promote correct VH and VL pairing, especially when the MBM line herein includes different Fabs. For example, it is possible to replace the CH1 and CL domain pairs in the Fab with a pair of CH3-regions to promote correct modified Fab-chain pairing in the heterodimer MBM. It is also possible to reverse CH1 and CL so that CH1 is connected to VL and CL is connected to VH, a configuration generally called Crossmab. Another option, or in addition, the use of substitution or exchange constant domains, by using a universal light chain that can pair with the two variable regions of the heterodimer MBM herein, the correct chain pairing can be achieved.
Fc 域和 Fc 區 :術語「Fc域」係指與另外重鏈的對應部分配對之一部分重鏈。術語「Fc區」係指以抗體為基礎之結合分子的區域,其係藉由二個重鏈Fc域相結合所形成。Fc區內的二個Fc域彼此可為相同的或不同的。在天然的抗體中Fc域典型地為相同的,但就製造本文之MBM的目的而言,一或二個Fc域有利地可經修飾以便得以異二聚化。 Fc domain and Fc region : The term "Fc domain" refers to a part of a heavy chain that is paired with a corresponding part of another heavy chain. The term "Fc region" refers to the region of an antibody-based binding molecule, which is formed by the combination of two heavy chain Fc domains. The two Fc domains in the Fc region may be the same or different from each other. The Fc domains in natural antibodies are typically the same, but for the purpose of making the MBM herein, one or two Fc domains can advantageously be modified to allow heterodimerization.
半抗體 :術語「半抗體」係指包括至少ABS或ABS鏈(例如,一條Fab鏈)並可與另一包括ABS或ABS鏈的分子經由,例如雙硫橋或分子相互作用(例如,Fc異二聚體間的杵臼結構(knob-in-hole)相互作用)相結合之分子。半抗體可由一條多肽鏈或一條以上的多肽鏈所組成(例如,Fab的二條多太鏈)。在一較佳的具體實例中,半抗體係包括一Fc域。 Half antibody : The term "half antibody" refers to at least an ABS or ABS chain (e.g., a Fab chain) and can interact with another molecule including an ABS or ABS chain, such as disulfide bridges or molecular interactions (e.g., Fc hetero Knob-in-hole (knob-in-hole) interaction between dimers) molecules that bind together. Half antibodies can be composed of one polypeptide chain or more than one polypeptide chain (for example, two polyether chains of Fab). In a preferred embodiment, the semi-antibody system includes an Fc domain.
宿主細胞 :術語「宿主細胞」如文中所用係指本文之核酸已導入其中的細胞。術語「宿主細胞」和「重組的宿主細胞」在文中可交換使用。請了解,此等術語係指特定的主體細胞和此細胞的子代或潛在的子代。因為在繼代中由於突變或環境影響,可能發生特定的修飾,此等子代事實上可能與親代細胞不同,但仍包括在如文中所用之術語的範圍內。典型的宿主細胞為真核宿主細胞,例如哺乳動物宿主細胞。例示的真核宿主細胞包括酵母菌和哺乳動物細胞,例如,脊椎動物細胞如小鼠、大鼠、猴子或人類細胞株,舉例而言,HKB11細胞、PER.C6細胞、HEK細胞或CHO細胞。 Host cell : The term "host cell" as used herein refers to a cell into which the nucleic acid herein has been introduced. The terms "host cell" and "recombinant host cell" are used interchangeably in the text. Please understand that these terms refer to a specific subject cell and the progeny or potential progeny of this cell. Because certain modifications may occur due to mutations or environmental influences in the subsequent generations, these progeny may in fact be different from the parental cells, but they are still included in the scope of the terms as used in the text. A typical host cell is a eukaryotic host cell, such as a mammalian host cell. Exemplary eukaryotic host cells include yeast and mammalian cells, for example, vertebrate cells such as mouse, rat, monkey, or human cell lines, for example, HKB11 cells, PER.C6 cells, HEK cells, or CHO cells.
多特異性結合分子或MBM:術語「多特異性結合分子」或「MBM」如文中所用係指包括二個半抗體之分子(例如,多條多肽鏈之組合)且係與至少二個不同的表位(及在某些情況下為三或更多個表位)特異性結合並包括ABS1和ABS2及ABS3。Multispecific binding molecule or MBM: The term "multispecific binding molecule" or "MBM" as used herein refers to a molecule that includes two half antibodies (for example, a combination of multiple polypeptide chains) and is different from at least two Epitopes (and in some cases three or more epitopes) specifically bind to and include ABS1 and ABS2 and ABS3.
可操作地連接: 術語「可操作地連接」如文中所用係指多肽鏈其二或更多個區之間的功能關係,其中該二或更多個區係相連接而得以產生功能性多肽。 Operablely linked: The term "operably linked" as used herein refers to a functional relationship between two or more regions of a polypeptide chain, wherein the two or more regions are connected to produce a functional polypeptide.
親代抗體 :術語「親代抗體」係指從其衍生本文之MBM的抗體(如文中所定義之術語),例如,存在本文之MBM中缺乏N-端scFv區的親代單特異性或雙特異性抗體。本文之MBM,例如,在其一或多個ABS中,可與「親代抗體」共享結合序列,例如CDR、VH及/或VL序列,但不一定係藉由修飾親代抗體或其編碼序列所製備。 Parental antibody : The term "parental antibody" refers to the antibody (the term as defined in the text) from which the MBM herein is derived, for example, there is a parental monospecific or dual-specific MBM lacking the N-terminal scFv region in the MBM herein. Specific antibodies. The MBM herein, for example, in its one or more ABSs, can share binding sequences with the "parental antibody", such as CDR, VH and/or VL sequences, but not necessarily by modifying the parental antibody or its coding sequence Prepared.
單鏈 Fv 或 scFv :術語「單鏈Fv」或「scFv」如文中所用係指包括抗體之VH和VL域的多肽鏈,其中這些區係以單一多肽鏈存在。 Single-chain Fv or scFv : The term "single-chain Fv" or "scFv" as used herein refers to a polypeptide chain that includes the VH and VL domains of an antibody, where these regions exist as a single polypeptide chain.
特異性 ( 或選擇性 ) 結合 :術語「特異性(或選擇性)結合」如文中所用係指MBM或其抗原結合位(「ABS」)與目標分子形成一複合物,其在生理狀況下為相當穩定的。特異性結合其特徵可為約5x10-2 M或更低(例如,低於5x10-2 M,低於10-2 M,低於5x10-3 M,低於10-3 M,低於5x10-4 M,低於10-4 M,低於5x10-5 M,低於10-5 M,低於5x10-6 M,低於10-6 M,低於5x10-7 M,低於10-7 M,低於5x10-8 M,低於10-8 M,低於5x10-9 M,低於10-9 M或低於10-10 M)之KD。測定抗體或抗體片段,例如MBM或ABS與目標分子之結合親和力的方法已為本項技術所熟知並包括,例如平衡透析、表面電漿共振(例如Biacore分析)、流式細胞分選(fluorescent-activated cell sorting,FACS)結合分析及諸如此類。然而,與來自一物種之目標分子特異性結合的MBM或其ABS抗體對於來自一或多種其他物種的目標分子可能具有與交叉反應性。 Specific ( or selective ) binding : The term "specific (or selective) binding" as used herein means that MBM or its antigen binding site ("ABS") forms a complex with the target molecule, which under physiological conditions is Quite stable. Wherein specific binding may be from about 5x10 -2 M or less (e.g., less than 5x10 -2 M, less than 10 -2 M, less than 5x10 -3 M, less than 10 -3 M, less than 5x10 - 4 M, less than 10 -4 M, less than 5x10 -5 M, less than 10 -5 M, less than 5x10 -6 M, less than 10 -6 M, less than 5x10 -7 M, less than 10 -7 M, less than 5x10 -8 M, less than 10 -8 M, less than 5x10 -9 M, less than 10 -9 M or less than 10 -10 M) KD. Methods for determining the binding affinity of antibodies or antibody fragments, such as MBM or ABS, and target molecules are well known in the art and include, for example, balanced dialysis, surface plasma resonance (such as Biacore analysis), flow cytometry (fluorescent- activated cell sorting, FACS) combined analysis and the like. However, MBM or its ABS antibody that specifically binds to target molecules from one species may have cross-reactivity with target molecules from one or more other species.
目標分子 :術語「目標分子」如文中所用,係指可藉由MBM之抗原結合位特異性結合之表現在細胞表面的任何生物分子(例如,蛋白、醣類、脂質或其組合物)。 Target molecule : The term "target molecule" as used herein refers to any biomolecule (eg, protein, carbohydrate, lipid or combination thereof) that can be specifically bound by the antigen binding site of MBM and expressed on the cell surface.
組織 :術語「組織」如文中所用係指特定種類細胞之集合或聚合。組織可衍生自中胚層(例如,骨骼、肌肉、結締組織、腎和相關結構),內胚層(例如,肺、其他呼吸結構和消化器官)或外胚層(例如,神經系統、感官器官、皮膚和相關結構)。可用作為本文MBM之目標組織其實例包括,但不限於,結締組織(包括纖維結締組織、骨骼結締組織和體液結締組織、血液、骨、肌腱、韌帶、脂肪和綱狀結締組織等),肌肉組織(包括內臟肌和平滑肌、骨骼肌和心肌等),周圍神經組織(腦神經、脊椎神經、運動神經元等),上皮組織(包括皮膚、氣管、生殖道、消化道、單層鱗狀上皮、複層鱗狀上皮、單層立方上皮、移形上皮、偽複層柱狀上皮、柱狀上皮、腺體上皮、纖毛柱狀上皮等),內皮組織(血管、淋巴管等),以及任何細胞或其任何組份(例如,胞外基質)。本文之MBM的標靶組織可為(a)實體組織或液體組織(例如,血液或個別的血液係胞類型);(b)正常組織或疾病組織(例如癌細胞);及/或(c)存在相同器官(例如,腎臟或肝臟)或其他身體結構(例如,腫瘤)或存在不同器官或其他身體結構。 Tissue : The term "tissue" as used in the text refers to the collection or aggregation of specific types of cells. Tissues can be derived from the mesoderm (e.g., bone, muscle, connective tissue, kidney and related structures), endoderm (e.g., lungs, other respiratory structures, and digestive organs), or ectoderm (e.g., nervous system, sensory organs, skin, and Related structure). Examples of target tissues that can be used as the MBM herein include, but are not limited to, connective tissue (including fibrous connective tissue, skeletal connective tissue and body fluid connective tissue, blood, bone, tendon, ligament, fat and ganglion-like connective tissue, etc.), muscle tissue (Including visceral muscle and smooth muscle, skeletal muscle and heart muscle, etc.), peripheral nerve tissue (cranial nerve, spinal nerve, motor neuron, etc.), epithelial tissue (including skin, trachea, reproductive tract, digestive tract, single-layer squamous epithelium, Stratified squamous epithelium, monolayer cubic epithelium, shifted epithelium, pseudo-stratified columnar epithelium, columnar epithelium, glandular epithelium, ciliated columnar epithelium, etc.), endothelial tissue (blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, etc.), and any cell Or any of its components (for example, extracellular matrix). The target tissue of MBM herein can be (a) solid tissue or liquid tissue (for example, blood or individual blood cell types); (b) normal tissue or diseased tissue (for example cancer cells); and/or (c) The same organ (for example, kidney or liver) or other body structure (for example, tumor) is present or different organs or other body structure are present.
組織表現圖譜 :術語「組織表現圖譜」如文中所用就目標分子而言係指在人體中目標分子的表現模式,例如,如人類蛋白圖譜(HPA)及/或基因型-組織表現(GTEx)計畫之定義。組織表現圖譜可為蛋白表現圖譜及/或mRNA表現圖譜。 Tissue performance profile : the term "tissue performance profile" as used in the text refers to the expression pattern of the target molecule in the human body, for example, such as the human protein profile (HPA) and/or genotype-tissue performance (GTEx) meter The definition of painting. The tissue performance profile may be a protein performance profile and/or an mRNA performance profile.
三價 :術語「三價」如文所用係指具有三個抗原結合位之MBM。在某些具體實例中,其中二個抗原結合位係與相同標靶的相同表位結合。在其他的具體實例中,其中二個抗原結合位係與相同目標分子的不同表位特異性結合。 Trivalent : The term "trivalent" as used herein refers to an MBM with three antigen binding sites. In some specific examples, two of the antigen binding sites bind to the same epitope of the same target. In other specific examples, two of the antigen binding sites specifically bind to different epitopes of the same target molecule.
通用輕鏈 :術語「通用輕鏈」如文中所用,在MBM之情況下係指能與Fab1的重鏈區配對形成Fab1及能與Fab2的重鏈區配對形成Fab2之輕鏈多肽。通用輕鏈亦稱為「普通輕鏈」。 Universal light chain : The term "universal light chain" as used herein, in the case of MBM refers to a light chain polypeptide that can pair with the heavy chain region of Fab1 to form Fab1 and can pair with the heavy chain region of Fab2 to form Fab2. Universal light chain is also called "ordinary light chain".
VH : 術語「VH」係指抗體的免疫球蛋白重鏈之可變區,包括scFv或Fab之重鏈。 VH : The term "VH" refers to the variable region of the immunoglobulin heavy chain of an antibody, including the heavy chain of scFv or Fab.
VL : 術語「VL」係指抗體的免疫球蛋白輕鏈之可變區,包括scFv或Fab之輕鏈。6.2. 多特異性結合分子 (MBM) VL : The term "VL" refers to the variable region of the immunoglobulin light chain of an antibody, including the light chain of scFv or Fab. 6.2. Multispecific binding molecules (MBM)
本文之MBM包括二個半抗體,其中一個係包括至少一個抗原結合位(例如,一Fab)及其另一個係包括至少二個抗原結合位(例如具有與其VH的N端可操作地連接一scFv的Fab)。The MBM herein includes two half-antibodies, one of which includes at least one antigen-binding site (for example, a Fab) and the other includes at least two antigen-binding sites (for example, having an scFv operably linked to the N-terminus of its VH). Fab).
本文之MBM係與至少二個不同表位特異性結合(及在某些情況為三或更多個不同的表位)。該至少二個不同表位可在相同的目標分子上或在不同的目標分子上。一般而言,本文之MBM係與二或更多個不同的目標分子(有時候在文中稱為「抗原」)特異性結合。6.2.1. scFv The MBM herein specifically binds to at least two different epitopes (and in some cases, three or more different epitopes). The at least two different epitopes can be on the same target molecule or on different target molecules. Generally speaking, the MBM herein specifically binds to two or more different target molecules (sometimes referred to as "antigens" in the text). 6.2.1. scFv
單鏈Fv或「scFv」抗體片段係包括單一多肽鏈抗體的VH和VL域,能以單鏈多肽表現且保留從其衍生之完整抗體的特異性。一般而言,此scFv多肽進一步係包括一介於VH和VL域之間的多肽連接子,其能使scFv形成用於標靶結合之所欲的結構。適合連接scFV之VH和VL鏈的連接子之實例為6.2.3節中所確認的連接子。Single chain Fv or "scFv" antibody fragments include the VH and VL domains of a single polypeptide chain antibody, which can be expressed as a single chain polypeptide and retain the specificity of the intact antibody derived therefrom. Generally speaking, the scFv polypeptide further includes a polypeptide linker between the VH and VL domains, which enables the scFv to form a desired structure for target binding. Examples of linkers suitable for connecting the VH and VL chains of scFV are the linkers identified in Section 6.2.3.
除非有指出,否則如文中所用,scFv可具有任何順序的VL和VH可變區,例如就多肽的N-端和C-端而言,scFv可包括VL-連接子-VH或可包括VH-連接子-VL。Unless otherwise indicated, as used herein, scFv may have VL and VH variable regions in any order, for example, in terms of the N-terminus and C-terminus of a polypeptide, scFv may include VL-linker-VH or may include VH- Linker-VL.
此scFv可包括來自任何適合物種的VH和VL序列,例如鼠類、人類或人源化VH和VL序列。This scFv may include VH and VL sequences from any suitable species, such as murine, human or humanized VH and VL sequences.
就製造scFv-編碼核酸而言,VH和VL-編碼DNA片段係可操作地連接另一編碼連接子之片段,例如編碼6.2.3節中所述的任何連接子(典型地含有胺基酸甘胺酸和絲胺酸之重複序列,例如胺基酸序列(Gly4~Ser)3(SEQ ID NO:4),使得VH和VL序列可以連續的單鏈蛋白表現,其中VL和VH域係藉由可撓性連接子連結(參見,例如Bird et al., 1988, Science 242:423-426;Huston et al., 1988, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 85:5879-5883;McCafferty et al., 1990, Nature 348:552-554)。6.2.2. Fab1 和 Fab2 For the production of scFv-encoding nucleic acids, the VH and VL-encoding DNA fragments are operably linked to another fragment encoding a linker, such as encoding any of the linkers described in section 6.2.3 (typically containing amino acid The repetitive sequence of amino acid and serine, such as the amino acid sequence (Gly4~Ser)3 (SEQ ID NO: 4), allows the VH and VL sequences to be expressed as a continuous single-chain protein. The VL and VH domains are represented by Flexible linker connection (see, for example, Bird et al., 1988, Science 242: 423-426; Huston et al., 1988, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 85: 5879-5883; McCafferty et al. , 1990, Nature 348:552-554). 6.2.2. Fab1 and Fab2
本文之MBM係在各半抗體中包括至少一個Fab區。Fab區傳統上係使用酵素(例如木瓜酵素)藉由免疫球蛋白分子的蛋白裂解來製造。在本文之MBM中,此Fab區係經重組表現作為大分子的部分。The MBM system herein includes at least one Fab region in each half antibody. The Fab region is traditionally produced by the use of enzymes (such as papaya enzyme) by proteolytic cleavage of immunoglobulin molecules. In the MBM herein, this Fab region is recombined and expressed as part of a macromolecule.
此Fab區可包括來自任何適合物種的恆定域和可變區序列,且因此可為鼠類、嵌合、人類或人源化。This Fab region can include constant and variable region sequences from any suitable species, and therefore can be murine, chimeric, human, or humanized.
Fab區典型地係包括連接VH域之CH1域,而該區係與連接VL域的CL域配對。在野生型的免疫球蛋白中,VH域係與VL域配對來建構Fv區,而CH1域係與CL域配對進一步安定該結合模組。二個恆定域之間的雙硫鍵可進一步安定該Fab區。The Fab region typically includes the CH1 domain connected to the VH domain, and this region is paired with the CL domain connected to the VL domain. In wild-type immunoglobulins, the VH domain is paired with the VL domain to construct the Fv region, and the CH1 domain is paired with the CL domain to further stabilize the binding module. The disulfide bond between the two constant domains can further stabilize the Fab region.
就本文之MBM,尤其是當輕鏈並非普通或通用輕鏈時,有利的係使用Fab異二聚化策略來讓屬於相同ABS之Fab區正確結合,並將屬於不同ABS的Fab區之異常配對最小化。例如,可使用下表1中所示的Fab異二聚化策略:
因此,在特定的具體實例中,二個Fab之多肽間的正確結合可藉由相互交換Fab的VL和VH域或相互交換CH1和CL來提升,例如,如WO 2009/080251中所述。Therefore, in a specific example, the correct binding between the polypeptides of two Fabs can be improved by exchanging the VL and VH domains of the Fab or CH1 and CL with each other, for example, as described in WO 2009/080251.
正確的Fab配對亦可藉由在CH1域中導入一或多個胺基酸修飾或在Fab之CL域中導入一或多個胺基酸修飾及/或在VH域中導入一或多個胺基酸修飾和在VL域中導入一或多個胺基酸修飾,加以提升。經修飾的胺基酸典型地為VH:VL和CH1:CL界面的部份,使得Fab組份相互優先配對,而不是與其他Fab的組份配對。The correct Fab pairing can also be achieved by introducing one or more amino acid modifications in the CH1 domain or introducing one or more amino acid modifications in the CL domain of the Fab and/or introducing one or more amines in the VH domain Base acid modification and the introduction of one or more amino acid modifications in the VL domain can be improved. The modified amino acid is typically part of the VH:VL and CH1:CL interface, so that the Fab components preferentially pair with each other, rather than with other Fab components.
在一具體實例中,此一或多個胺基酸修飾,如Kabat殘基之編號所示,係局限於可變區(VH、VL)和恆定域(CH1、CL)區之保守性框架殘基。Almagro, 2008, Frontiers In Bioscience 13:1619-1633提供了以Kaba、Chothia和IMGT編號排列為基礎之框架殘基的定義。In a specific example, the one or more amino acid modifications, as indicated by the numbering of Kabat residues, are restricted to conserved framework residues in the variable region (VH, VL) and constant domain (CH1, CL) regions. base. Almagro, 2008, Frontiers In Bioscience 13: 1619-1633 provides definitions of framework residues based on Kaba, Chothia, and IMGT numbering arrangements.
在一具體實例中,在VH和CH1及/或VL和CL域中所導入的修飾為彼此互補的。在重鏈和輕鏈界面的互補性可以立體和疏水性接觸、靜電/電荷相互作用或各種相互作用的組合為基礎來達成。蛋白界面間的互補性廣泛地係以鎖和鑰匙配合,杵結構(knob)入臼結構(hole),突出和凹洞,供體和受體等觀點,描述於文獻中,全部皆意味著二個相互作用界面間的結構和化學配合的性質。In a specific example, the modifications introduced in the VH and CH1 and/or VL and CL domains are complementary to each other. Complementarity at the interface of the heavy chain and light chain can be achieved on the basis of steric and hydrophobic contact, electrostatic/charge interaction, or a combination of various interactions. The complementarities between protein interfaces are broadly based on the coordination of locks and keys, the knob structure (knob) into the mortar structure (hole), protrusions and cavities, donors and acceptors, etc., described in the literature, all of which mean two The structure of the interaction interface and the nature of the chemical coordination.
在一具體實例中,此一或多個導入的修飾係導入跨越Fab組份之界面的新氫鍵。在一具體實例中,此一或多個導入的修飾係導入跨越Fab組份之界面的新鹽橋。作為例示的取代係描述於WO 2014/150973和WO 2014/082179中,其內容係以引用的方式併入。In a specific example, the one or more introduced modifications introduce new hydrogen bonds across the interface of the Fab component. In a specific example, the one or more introduced modifications introduce new salt bridges across the interface of the Fab components. Exemplary substitutions are described in WO 2014/150973 and WO 2014/082179, the contents of which are incorporated by reference.
在某些具體實例中,此Fab區係包括CH1域中的192E取代和CL域中的114A和137K取代,其係在CH1和CL域之間導入鹽橋(參見,例如Golayet al. , 2016, J Immunol 196:3199-211)。In some specific examples, this Fab region includes the 192E substitution in the CH1 domain and the 114A and 137K substitutions in the CL domain, which introduces a salt bridge between the CH1 and CL domains (see, for example, Golay et al. , 2016 , J Immunol 196: 3199-211).
在某些具體實例中,此Fab區係包括CH1域中的143Q和188V取代及CL域中的113T和176V取代,其係用於交換CH1和CL域之間接觸的疏水和極性區(參見,例如Golayet al. , 2016, J Immunol 196:3199-211)。In some specific examples, this Fab region includes the 143Q and 188V substitutions in the CH1 domain and the 113T and 176V substitutions in the CL domain, which are used to exchange the hydrophobic and polar regions of contact between the CH1 and CL domains (see, For example, Golay et al. , 2016, J Immunol 196: 3199-211).
在某些具體實例中,此Fab區可在某些或全部的VH、CH1、VL、CL域中包括修飾用以導入正交Fab界面,提升正確的Fab區組裝 (Lewis et al., 2014 Nature Biotechnology 32:191-198)。在一具體實例中,VH域中係導入39K、62E修飾,CH1域中係導入H172A、F174G修飾,VL域中係導入1R、38D、(36F)修飾,及CL域中係導入L135Y、S176W修飾。在另外的具體實例中,VH域中係導入39Y修飾及VL域中係導入38R修飾。In some specific examples, this Fab region can include modifications in some or all of the VH, CH1, VL, and CL domains to introduce the orthogonal Fab interface to improve the correct assembly of the Fab region (Lewis et al., 2014 Nature Biotechnology 32: 191-198). In a specific example, 39K and 62E modifications are introduced into the VH domain, H172A and F174G modifications are introduced into the CH1 domain, 1R, 38D, (36F) modifications are introduced into the VL domain, and L135Y and S176W modifications are introduced into the CL domain. . In another specific example, the 39Y modification is introduced into the VH domain and the 38R modification is introduced into the VL domain.
Fab區亦可經修飾以工程化的雙硫鍵置換原生的CH1:CL雙硫鍵,藉此增加Fab組份配對的效率。例如,工程化的雙硫鍵可藉由在CH1域中導入126C及在CL域中導入121C來導入(參見,例如Mazoret al. , 2015, MAbs 7:377-89)。The Fab region can also be modified with engineered disulfide bonds to replace the original CH1:CL disulfide bonds, thereby increasing the efficiency of Fab component pairing. For example, engineered disulfide bonds can be introduced by introducing 126C in the CH1 domain and 121C in the CL domain (see, for example, Mazor et al. , 2015, MAbs 7:377-89).
Fab區亦可藉由以提升正確組裝之替代區置換CH1域和CL域來加以修飾。例如,Wuet al. , 2015, MAbs 7:364-76,描述了以T細胞受體的恆定域取代CH1域,及以T細胞受體的b域取代CL域域,並藉由導入VL域中的38D修飾和一VH域中的39K修飾,以VL和VH域之間另外的電荷-電荷相互作用與這些區域取代配對。The Fab region can also be modified by replacing the CH1 and CL domains with replacement regions that promote correct assembly. For example, Wu et al. , 2015, MAbs 7:364-76, described replacing the CH1 domain with the constant domain of the T cell receptor, and replacing the CL domain with the b domain of the T cell receptor, and introduced the VL domain The 38D modification in the VH domain and the 39K modification in the VH domain are paired with these regions with additional charge-charge interactions between the VL and VH domains.
替代的,或除此之外,使用Fab異二聚化策略提升正確的VH–VL配對,普通輕鏈的VL(亦稱為通用氫鏈)可用於本文MBM的各Fab VL域。在各種具體實例中,相較於應用原來的同源VL,應用如文所述的普通氫鏈降低了不適當MBM種類的數目。在各種具體實例中,MBM之VL域係從包括一普通氫鏈之單特異性抗體來鑑別。在各種具體實例中,MBM的VH域係包括在活體內於小鼠B細胞內重排之人類重鏈可變基因片段,其之前已經工程化用以表現一限制人類輕鏈組庫或單一人類輕鏈,與人類重鏈同源及反應暴露於感興趣抗原,產生含有多數個與其中一個或二個可能的人類VL同源之人類VH的抗體組庫,其中該抗體組庫對感興趣抗原係具有特異性。普通輕鏈為該等衍生自重排的人類Vκ1-39Jκ5序列或重排的人類Vκ3-20Jκ1序列之輕鏈,並包括體細胞突變(例如親和力成熟的)版本。參見,例如,美國專利第10,412,940號。6.2.3. 連接子 Alternatively, or in addition, using a Fab heterodimerization strategy to promote the correct VH-VL pairing, the VL of the ordinary light chain (also known as the universal hydrogen chain) can be used in each Fab VL domain of the MBM herein. In various specific examples, compared with the original homologous VL, the application of the ordinary hydrogen chain as described in the text reduces the number of inappropriate MBM species. In various specific examples, the VL domain of MBM is identified from a monospecific antibody that includes a common hydrogen chain. In various specific examples, the VH domain of MBM includes human heavy chain variable gene fragments rearranged in mouse B cells in vivo, which have been previously engineered to represent a restricted human light chain repertoire or a single human The light chain, which is homologous to the human heavy chain and reacts with the antigen of interest, produces an antibody repertoire containing a plurality of human VH homologous to one or two of the possible human VLs, wherein the antibody repertoire is for the antigen of interest The line is specific. Ordinary light chains are light chains derived from rearranged human VK1-39JK5 sequences or rearranged human VK3-20JK1 sequences, and include somatic mutant (for example, affinity matured) versions. See, for example, U.S. Patent No. 10,412,940. 6.2.3. Linker
在特定方面,本文係提供MBM其中二或更多個ABS的組份(例如,scFv的VH和VL),二或更多個ABS(例如,半抗體的scFv和Fab),或ABS和非-ABS組份(例如,Fc區)係藉由胜肽連接子彼此相連。對比用於連接藥物與MBM(例如6.4節中所述者)之ADC連接子,此等連接子在文中係稱為「ABS連接子」。In a specific aspect, this document provides MBM in which two or more ABS components (e.g., scFv VH and VL), two or more ABS (e.g., half antibody scFv and Fab), or ABS and non- The ABS components (for example, the Fc region) are connected to each other by a peptide linker. In contrast to ADC linkers used to connect drugs to MBM (such as those described in section 6.4), these linkers are referred to as "ABS linkers" in the text.
胜肽連接子長度範圍可從2個胺基酸至60個或更多個胺基酸,且在特定的方面,一胜肽連接子長度範圍係從3個胺基酸至50個胺基酸,從4個至30個胺基酸,從5個至25個胺基酸,從10個至25個胺基酸,10個胺基酸至60個胺基酸,從12個胺基酸至20個胺基酸,從20個胺基酸至50個胺基酸,或從25個胺基酸至35個胺基酸。The length of the peptide linker can range from 2 amino acids to 60 or more amino acids, and in a specific aspect, the length of a peptide linker ranges from 3 amino acids to 50 amino acids , From 4 to 30 amino acids, from 5 to 25 amino acids, from 10 to 25 amino acids, from 10 amino acids to 60 amino acids, from 12 amino acids to 20 amino acids, from 20 amino acids to 50 amino acids, or from 25 amino acids to 35 amino acids.
在特定方面,胜肽連接子,例如隔開scFv區和重鏈,如ABS1的scFv區和ABS2的重鏈可變區之胜肽連接子,長度為至少5個胺基酸,至少6個胺基酸或至少7個胺基酸及視需要長度至多為30個胺基酸,至多40個胺基酸,至多50 個胺基酸或至多60個胺基酸。In a specific aspect, the peptide linker, for example, the peptide linker that separates the scFv region and the heavy chain, such as the scFv region of ABS1 and the heavy chain variable region of ABS2, has a length of at least 5 amino acids and at least 6 amines. The base acid or at least 7 amino acids and the length as required is up to 30 amino acids, up to 40 amino acids, up to 50 amino acids, or up to 60 amino acids.
在前述的某些具體實例中,連接子長度範圍係從5個胺基酸至50個胺基酸,例如長度範圍從5至50個,從5至45個,從5至40個,從5至35個,從5至30個,從5至25個,或從5至20個胺基酸。在前述的其他具體實例中,連接子長度範圍係從6個胺基酸至50個胺基酸,例如長度範圍從6至50個,從6至45個,從6至40個,從6至35個,從6至30個,從6至25個,或從6至20個胺基酸。又在前述的其他具體實例中,連接子長度範圍係從7個胺基酸至50個胺基酸,例如長度範圍從7至50個,從7至45個,從7至40個,從7至35個,從7至30個,從7至25個,或從7至20個胺基酸。In some of the foregoing specific examples, the length of the linker ranges from 5 amino acids to 50 amino acids, for example, the length ranges from 5 to 50, from 5 to 45, from 5 to 40, and from 5 To 35, from 5 to 30, from 5 to 25, or from 5 to 20 amino acids. In the foregoing other specific examples, the length of the linker ranges from 6 amino acids to 50 amino acids, for example, the length ranges from 6 to 50, from 6 to 45, from 6 to 40, and from 6 to 35, from 6 to 30, from 6 to 25, or from 6 to 20 amino acids. In the foregoing other specific examples, the length of the linker ranges from 7 amino acids to 50 amino acids, for example, the length ranges from 7 to 50, from 7 to 45, from 7 to 40, and from 7 to 40. To 35, from 7 to 30, from 7 to 25, or from 7 to 20 amino acids.
帶電(例如,帶電親水性連接子)及/或可撓性連接子為特佳的。Charged (for example, charged hydrophilic linker) and/or flexible linker are particularly preferred.
可用於本文MBM之彈性ABS連接子的實例包括該等由Chenet al. , 2013, Adv Drug Deliv Rev. 65(10):1357-1369和Kleinet al. , 2014, Protein Engineering, Design & Selection 27(10):325-330所揭示的實例。特別有用的可撓性連接子為或包括重複的甘胺酸和絲胺酸,例如Gn S(SEQ ID NO:2)或SGn (SEQ ID NO:3)之單體或多聚體,其中n為1至10之整數,例如1、2、3、4、5、6、7、8、9或10。在一具體實例中,此連接子為或包括重複的G4 S(SEQ ID NO:4),例如(GGGGS)n 之單體或多聚體。Examples of flexible ABS linkers that can be used in the MBM herein include those described by Chen et al. , 2013, Adv Drug Deliv Rev. 65(10): 1357-1369 and Klein et al. , 2014, Protein Engineering, Design & Selection 27 (10): Examples disclosed in 325-330. Particularly useful flexible linkers are or include repeated glycine and serine, such as monomers or multimers of G n S (SEQ ID NO: 2) or SG n (SEQ ID NO: 3), Wherein n is an integer from 1 to 10, such as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10. In a specific example, the linker is or includes a repeating G 4 S (SEQ ID NO: 4), such as a monomer or multimer of (GGGGS) n.
聚甘胺酸連接子可適用於本文之MBM。在某些具體實例中,胜肽連接子,例如隔開scFv區和重鏈,如ABS1的scFv區和ABS2的重鏈可變區之胜肽連接子,係包括二個連續的甘胺酸(2Gly),連續三個甘胺酸(3Gly),連續四個甘胺酸(4Gly (SEQ ID NO:5)),連續五個甘胺酸(5Gly (SEQ ID NO:6)),連續六個甘胺酸(6Gly (SEQ ID NO:7)),連續七個甘胺酸(7Gly (SEQ ID NO:8)),連續八個甘胺酸(8Gly (SEQ ID NO:9))或連續九個甘胺酸(9Gly (SEQ ID NO:10))。Polyglycine linkers can be suitable for MBM herein. In some specific examples, the peptide linker, such as the peptide linker that separates the scFv region and the heavy chain, such as the scFv region of ABS1 and the heavy chain variable region of ABS2, includes two consecutive glycine ( 2Gly), three consecutive glycines (3Gly), four consecutive glycines (4Gly (SEQ ID NO: 5)), five consecutive glycines (5Gly (SEQ ID NO: 6)), six consecutive Glycine (6Gly (SEQ ID NO: 7)), seven consecutive glycines (7Gly (SEQ ID NO: 8)), eight consecutive glycines (8Gly (SEQ ID NO: 9)) or nine consecutive Glycine (9Gly (SEQ ID NO: 10)).
在特定的具體實例中,此ABS連接子,例如隔開scFv區和重鏈,如ABS1的scFv區和ABS2的重鏈可變區之胜肽連接子,係由G4 S(SEQ ID NO:4)或其多聚體及一或多個另外的甘胺酸,例如2Gly、3Gly 或4Gly (SEQ ID NO:5)所組成。此等連接子之實例包括G4 S GG(SEQ ID NO:63)、4xG4 S GG (SEQ ID NO:64)和7xG4 S GG (SEQ ID NO:65)。6.2.4. 絞鏈區 In a specific example, the ABS linker, for example, the peptide linker that separates the scFv region and the heavy chain, such as the scFv region of ABS1 and the heavy chain variable region of ABS2, is composed of G 4 S (SEQ ID NO: 4) or a multimer thereof and one or more additional glycines, such as 2Gly, 3Gly or 4Gly (SEQ ID NO: 5). Examples of such linkers include G 4 S GG (SEQ ID NO: 63), 4xG 4 S GG (SEQ ID NO: 64), and 7xG 4 S GG (SEQ ID NO: 65). 6.2.4. Hinge area
本文之MBM亦可包括,例如連接ABS模組和Fc區的絞鏈區。此絞鏈區可為原生或修飾的絞鏈區。絞鏈區典型地係在Fc區的N-端發現。The MBM herein can also include, for example, the hinge region connecting the ABS module and the Fc region. This hinge region can be a native or modified hinge region. The hinge region is typically found at the N-terminus of the Fc region.
原生的絞鏈區為一般可在天然生成抗體中Fab和Fc區之間發現的絞鏈區。修飾的絞鏈區為長度及/或組成與原生絞鏈區不相同的任何絞鏈。此等絞鏈可包括來自其他物種的絞鏈區,例如人類、小鼠、大鼠、兔、鯊、豬、倉鼠、駱駝、大羊駝或山羊絞鏈區。其他修飾的絞鏈區可包括衍生自不同類型或亞型抗體之重鏈Fc區的完整絞鏈區。另一種選擇,此修飾的絞鏈區可包括部分天然絞鏈或其中重複的單元係衍生自天然絞鏈區的重複單元。在另一替代的選擇中,天然絞鏈區可藉由將一或多個半胱胺酸或其他殘基轉變成中性殘基,例如絲胺酸或丙胺酸來改變,或藉由將適當置入的殘基轉變成半胱胺酸殘基來改變。藉由此等方法,絞鏈區中的半胱胺酸殘基數目可增加或減少。其他修飾的絞鏈區可完全為合成的或可經設計具有所欲的性質,例如長度、半胱胺酸組成和彈性。The native hinge region is the hinge region generally found between the Fab and Fc regions in naturally-occurring antibodies. The modified hinge region is any hinge that is different in length and/or composition from the original hinge region. Such hinges may include hinge regions from other species, such as human, mouse, rat, rabbit, shark, pig, hamster, camel, llama, or goat hinge regions. Other modified hinge regions may include complete hinge regions derived from the heavy chain Fc region of antibodies of different types or subtypes. Alternatively, the modified hinge region may include a part of the natural hinge or the repeating unit in which the repeating unit is derived from the natural hinge region. In another alternative, the natural hinge region can be changed by converting one or more cysteine or other residues into neutral residues, such as serine or alanine, or by adding appropriate The inserted residues are converted into cysteine residues to change. By this method, the number of cysteine residues in the hinge region can be increased or decreased. Other modified hinge regions can be completely synthetic or can be designed to have desired properties, such as length, cysteine composition, and elasticity.
許多修飾的絞鏈區已描述於,例如美國專利第5,677,425號、WO 99/15549、WO 2005/003170、WO 2005/003169、WO 2005/003170、WO 98/25971和WO 2005/003171中且這些專利係以引用的方式併入文中。Many modified hinge regions have been described in, for example, U.S. Patent No. 5,677,425, WO 99/15549, WO 2005/003170, WO 2005/003169, WO 2005/003170, WO 98/25971 and WO 2005/003171 and these patents It is incorporated into the text by way of reference.
在一具體實例中,一或二個本文之半抗體在其N-端具有完整的絞鏈區域,例如絞鏈域。在某些具體實例中,「絞鏈域」係指來自人類IgG1之約Glu216或約Cys226至約Pro230的序列(Burton, 1985 Molec. Immunol. 22:161-206),或另外抗體類別或同型中之對應序列。In a specific example, one or two of the half antibodies herein have a complete hinge region, such as a hinge domain, at their N-terminus. In some specific examples, the "hinge domain" refers to a sequence from about Glu216 or about Cys226 to about Pro230 of human IgG1 (Burton, 1985 Molec. Immunol. 22:161-206), or another antibody class or isotype The corresponding sequence.
在各種具體實例中,絞鏈域內的位置233-236可為G、G、G及空位;G、G、空位和空位;G、空位、空位和空位;或全部為空位,其中位置號碼係以EU編號。In various specific examples, the positions 233-236 in the hinge domain can be G, G, G, and gaps; G, G, gaps and gaps; G, gaps, gaps, and gaps; or all gaps, where the position number is Numbered in EU.
在某些具體實例中,本文之MBM係包括修飾絞鏈域,其相對於相同同型(例如,人類IgG1或人類IgG4)之野生型絞鏈域,對Fcγ受體之結合親和力係為降低。In some specific examples, the MBM system herein includes a modified hinge domain, which has a reduced binding affinity for an Fcγ receptor relative to a wild-type hinge domain of the same isotype (for example, human IgG1 or human IgG4).
在一具體實例中,本文MBM之一或二條鏈的Fc區在其N-端係具有完整的絞鏈域。In a specific example, the Fc region of one or both chains of the MBM herein has a complete hinge domain at its N-terminus.
在一具體實例中本文MBM的二個Fc區和絞鏈區係衍生自lgG4且該絞鏈區係包括修飾的序列CPPC(SEQ ID NO:11)。相較於含有序列CPPC(SEQ ID NO:11)的lgG1,人類lgG4之核心絞鏈區係含有序列CPSC(SEQ ID NO:12)。存在lgG4序列中的絲胺酸殘基使得此區的彈性增加,且因此一定比例的分子在相同蛋白鏈內形成雙硫鍵(鏈內雙硫鍵),而不是與IgG分子中的另一重鏈橋連,形成鏈間雙硫鍵(Angelet al. , 1993, Mol Immunol 30(1):105-108)。將絲胺酸殘基換成脯胺酸得到如同lgG1的相同核心序列,得以在lgG4絞鏈區中形成鏈間雙硫鍵,因此降低純化產物上的異質性。此經改變的同型係稱為lgG4P。6.2.4.1. 嵌合絞鏈序列 In a specific example, the two Fc regions and hinge region of MBM herein are derived from lgG4 and the hinge region includes the modified sequence CPPC (SEQ ID NO: 11). Compared with lgG1 containing the sequence CPPC (SEQ ID NO: 11), the core hinge region of human lgG4 contains the sequence CPSC (SEQ ID NO: 12). The presence of serine residues in the lgG4 sequence increases the elasticity of this region, and therefore a certain proportion of molecules form disulfide bonds (intrachain disulfide bonds) in the same protein chain, rather than with another heavy chain in the IgG molecule Bridging to form interchain disulfide bonds (Angel et al. , 1993, Mol Immunol 30(1): 105-108). The serine residue was replaced with proline to obtain the same core sequence as lgG1, which allowed the formation of interchain disulfide bonds in the hinge region of lgG4, thus reducing the heterogeneity of the purified product. This changed isotype line is called lgG4P. 6.2.4.1. Chimeric hinge sequence
此絞鏈區可為嵌合絞鏈區。This hinge region may be a chimeric hinge region.
例如,嵌合絞鏈可包括衍生自人類IgG1、人類IgG2或人類IgG4絞鏈區之「上絞鏈」序列與衍生自人類IgG1、人類IgG2或人類IgG4絞鏈區之「下絞鏈」序列組合。For example, a chimeric hinge may include a combination of the "upper hinge" sequence derived from the hinge region of human IgG1, human IgG2, or human IgG4 and the "lower hinge" sequence derived from the hinge region of human IgG1, human IgG2, or human IgG4 .
在特定的具體實例中,嵌合絞鏈區係包括胺基酸序列EPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPPVA(SEQ ID NO:13)(之前揭示為WO2014/121087之SEQ ID NO:8,其係以全文引用的方式併入本文中)或ESKYGPPCPPCPAPPVA (SEQ ID NO:14)(之前揭示為WO2014/121087之SEQ ID NO:9)。此等嵌合絞鏈序列可適當與IgG4 CH2域連接(例如,藉由併入IgG4 Fc域,例如人類或鼠類Fc域,可進一步在CH2及/或CH3域中經修飾用以降低效應子功能,例如,如6.2.5.1節中所述)。6.2.4.2. 具有降低的效應子功能之 絞鏈序列 In a specific embodiment, the chimeric hinge region includes the amino acid sequence EPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPPVA (SEQ ID NO: 13) (previously disclosed as SEQ ID NO: 8 of WO2014/121087, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety) Middle) or ESKYGPPCPPCPAPPVA (SEQ ID NO: 14) (previously disclosed as SEQ ID NO: 9 of WO2014/121087). These chimeric hinge sequences can be appropriately linked to the IgG4 CH2 domain (for example, by incorporating an IgG4 Fc domain, such as a human or murine Fc domain, it can be further modified in the CH2 and/or CH3 domain to reduce effector Function, for example, as described in section 6.2.5.1). 6.2.4.2. Hinge sequence with reduced effector function
在另外的具體實例中,絞鏈區可經修飾用以降低效應子功能,例如,如WO2016161010A2中所述(其係以全文引用的方式併入本文中)。在各種具體實例中,此修飾絞鏈區的位置233-236為G、G、G和空位;G、G、空位和空位;G、空位、空位和空位;或全部為空位,其中位置號碼係以EU編號(如WO2016161010A2的圖1中所示)。這些片段可以GGG-、GG--、G---或----表示,其中「-」係代表空位。In another specific example, the hinge region can be modified to reduce effector function, for example, as described in WO2016161010A2 (which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety). In various specific examples, the positions 233-236 of the modified hinge region are G, G, G and gaps; G, G, gaps and gaps; G, gaps, gaps and gaps; or all are gaps, where the position number is With EU number (as shown in Figure 1 of WO2016161010A2). These fragments can be represented by GGG-, GG--, G--- or ----, where "-" represents a gap.
在標準人類IgG2中位置236為空位,但在其他的標準人類IgG同型中則為佔用的。在全部四種人類同型中,位置233至235係被G以外的殘基佔據(如WO2016161010A2之圖1中所示)。Position 236 is empty in standard human IgG2, but it is occupied in other standard human IgG isotypes. In all four human isotypes, positions 233 to 235 are occupied by residues other than G (as shown in Figure 1 of WO2016161010A2).
位置233至236內的絞鏈修飾可與被P佔據之位置228組合。位置228天然地在人類IgG1和IgG2中係被P佔據,但在人類IgG4中係被S佔據及在人類IgG3中係被R佔據。IgG4抗體中的S228P突變在穩定IgG4抗體和降低外生性和內生性抗體間的成對重鏈輕鏈之交換為有利的。較佳地位置226至229係分別被C、P、P和C佔據。Hinge modifications in positions 233 to 236 can be combined with position 228 occupied by P. Position 228 is naturally occupied by P in human IgG1 and IgG2, but by S in human IgG4 and by R in human IgG3. The S228P mutation in the IgG4 antibody is advantageous in stabilizing the IgG4 antibody and reducing the exchange of the paired heavy chain and light chain between exogenous and endogenous antibodies. Preferably, positions 226 to 229 are occupied by C, P, P, and C, respectively.
作為例示的絞鏈區係具有殘基226至236,有時候稱為中(或核心)和下絞鏈,係由指定為GGG-(233-236)、GG--(233-236)、G---(233-236)和無G(233-236)之修飾絞鏈序列所佔據。視需要,此絞鏈區胺基酸序列係包括CPPCPAPGGG-GPSVF (SEQ ID NO:15)(之前揭示的為WO2016161010A2之SEQ ID NO:1),CPPCPAPGG--GPSVF (SEQ ID NO:16)(之前揭示的為WO2016161010A2之SEQ ID NO:2),CPPCPAPG---GPSVF(SEQ ID NO:17)( 之前揭示的為WO2016161010A2之SEQ ID NO:3),或CPPCPAP----GPSVF (SEQ ID NO:18)(之前揭示的為WO2016161010A2之SEQ ID NO:4)。The exemplified hinge region has residues 226 to 236, sometimes referred to as the middle (or core) and lower hinge, and is designated by the designation GGG-(233-236), GG--(233-236), G --- (233-236) and no G (233-236) modified hinge sequence occupied. If necessary, the amino acid sequence of the hinge region includes CPPCPAPGGG-GPSVF (SEQ ID NO: 15) (previously disclosed as SEQ ID NO: 1 of WO2016161010A2), and CPPCPAPGG-GPSVF (SEQ ID NO: 16) (previously The disclosed is SEQ ID NO: 2 of WO2016161010A2), CPPCPAPG---GPSVF (SEQ ID NO: 17) (previously disclosed is SEQ ID NO: 3 of WO2016161010A2), or CPPCPAP---GPSVF (SEQ ID NO: 18) (Previously disclosed is SEQ ID NO: 4 of WO2016161010A2).
上述之修飾絞鏈區可併入重鏈恆定域,而該重鏈恆定域典型地係包括CH2和CH3域,且可具有位於指定區側邊的另外絞鏈片段(例如,上絞鏈)。雖然此等存在的另外恆定域片段可為不同的同型之雜交體,但典型地為相同的同型,較佳地人類同型。此等另外的人類恆定域之同型,較佳地為人類IgG4,但亦可為人類IgG1、IgG2或IgG3或其雜交體,其中區域為不同的同型。作為例示的人類IgG1、IgG2和IgG4之序列係如WO2016161010A2之圖2-4中所示。The above-mentioned modified hinge region may be incorporated into a heavy chain constant domain, and the heavy chain constant domain typically includes CH2 and CH3 domains, and may have additional hinge segments (e.g., upper hinge) flanking the designated region. Although these additional constant domain fragments may be hybrids of different homotypes, they are typically of the same isotype, preferably the human isotype. The isotype of these other human constant domains is preferably human IgG4, but may also be human IgG1, IgG2, or IgG3 or hybrids thereof, wherein the regions are of different isotypes. Illustrative human IgG1, IgG2 and IgG4 sequences are shown in Figures 2-4 of WO2016161010A2.
在特定的具體實例中,此修飾的絞鏈序列可與IgG4 CH2域連結(例如藉由併入IgG4 Fc域,例如人類或鼠類Fc域,其可進一步在CH2及/或CH3域經修飾,用以降低效應子功能,例如,如6.2.5.1節中所述)。6.2.5. Fc 域 In specific embodiments, the modified hinge sequence can be linked to the IgG4 CH2 domain (for example, by incorporating an IgG4 Fc domain, such as a human or murine Fc domain, which can be further modified in the CH2 and/or CH3 domain, Used to reduce effector functions, for example, as described in section 6.2.5.1). 6.2.5. Fc domain
本文之MBM可包括衍生自任何適合物種的Fc區。在一具體實例中,此Fc區係衍生自人類Fc域。The MBM herein can include an Fc region derived from any suitable species. In a specific example, this Fc region is derived from a human Fc domain.
此Fc域可衍生自任何適合種類的抗體,包括IgA(包括lgA1和lgA2亞型)、IgD、IgE、IgG(包括lgG1、lgG2、lgG3和lgG4亞型)和IgM。在一具體實例中,此Fc域係衍生自lgG1、lgG2、lgG3或lgG4。在一具體實例中,此Fc域係衍生自lgG1。在一具體實例中,此Fc域係衍生自lgG4。This Fc domain can be derived from any suitable class of antibodies, including IgA (including lgA1 and lgA2 subtypes), IgD, IgE, IgG (including lgG1, lgG2, lgG3 and lgG4 subtypes), and IgM. In a specific example, the Fc domain is derived from lgG1, lgG2, lgG3, or lgG4. In a specific example, the Fc domain is derived from lgG1. In a specific example, the Fc domain is derived from lgG4.
Fc區內的二個Fc域彼此可為相同或不同的。在原生抗體中,此等Fc域典型地為相同的,但就製造多特異性結合分子,例如本文MBM之目的而言,此等Fc域有利地應為不同的,以允許異二聚化,如下6.2.5.2節中所述。The two Fc domains in the Fc region may be the same or different from each other. In native antibodies, these Fc domains are typically the same, but for the purpose of manufacturing multispecific binding molecules, such as MBM herein, these Fc domains should advantageously be different to allow heterodimerization, As described in section 6.2.5.2 below.
在原生抗體中,IgA、IgD和IgG的重鏈Fc域係由二個重鏈恆定域(CH2和CH3)所組成,而IgE和IgM的重鏈Fc域係由三個重鏈恆定域(CH2、CH3和CH4)所組成。這些結構域經二聚化而產生一Fc區。In native antibodies, the heavy chain Fc domain of IgA, IgD and IgG is composed of two heavy chain constant domains (CH2 and CH3), while the heavy chain Fc domain of IgE and IgM is composed of three heavy chain constant domains (CH2 , CH3 and CH4). These domains dimerize to produce an Fc region.
在本文之MBM中,Fc區及/或其內的Fc域,可包括來自一或多種不同類別,例如一、二或三種不同類別之抗體的重鏈恆定域。In the MBM herein, the Fc region and/or the Fc domain within it may include heavy chain constant domains from one or more different classes, such as one, two or three different classes of antibodies.
在一具體實例中,此Fc區係包括衍生自lgG1之CH2和CH3域。In a specific example, the Fc region includes CH2 and CH3 domains derived from lgG1.
在一具體實例中,此Fc區係包括衍生自lgG2之CH2和CH3域。In a specific example, the Fc region includes CH2 and CH3 domains derived from lgG2.
在一具體實例中,此Fc區係包括衍生自lgG3之CH2和CH3域。In a specific example, the Fc region includes CH2 and CH3 domains derived from lgG3.
在一具體實例中,此Fc區係包括衍生自lgG4之CH2和CH3域。In a specific example, the Fc region includes CH2 and CH3 domains derived from lgG4.
在一具體實例中,此Fc區係包括來自IgM之CH4區。此IgM CH4區典型地係位於CH3域的C-端。In a specific example, the Fc region includes the CH4 region derived from IgM. This IgM CH4 region is typically located at the C-terminus of the CH3 domain.
在一具體實例中,此Fc區係包括衍生自IgG之CH2和CH3域和一衍生自IgM之CH4區。In a specific example, the Fc region includes CH2 and CH3 domains derived from IgG and a CH4 region derived from IgM.
應了解,用於製造本文MBM之Fc區的重鏈恆定域可包括如上述之天然生成恆定域之變體。相較於野生型的恆定域,此等變體可包括一或多個胺基酸變異。在一實例中,本文之Fc區係包括至少一個在序列上從野生型恆定域變化而來的恆定域。應了解,變體恆定域可能比野生型恆定域更長或更短。較佳地變體恆定域與野生型恆定域為至少60%相同或類似。在另外的實例中,此等變體恆定域為至少70%相同或相似。在另外的實例中,此等變體恆定域為至少80%相同或相似。在另外的實例中,此等變體恆定域為至少90%相同或相似。在另外的實例中,此等變體恆定域為至少95%相同或相似。It should be understood that the heavy chain constant domains used to make the Fc region of the MBM herein may include variants of the naturally occurring constant domains as described above. Compared to the wild-type constant domain, these variants may include one or more amino acid variations. In one example, the Fc region herein includes at least one constant domain that changes in sequence from a wild-type constant domain. It should be understood that the variant constant domain may be longer or shorter than the wild-type constant domain. Preferably, the variant constant domain is at least 60% identical or similar to the wild-type constant domain. In other examples, the constant domains of these variants are at least 70% identical or similar. In other examples, the constant domains of these variants are at least 80% identical or similar. In other examples, the constant domains of these variants are at least 90% identical or similar. In other examples, the constant domains of these variants are at least 95% identical or similar.
IgM和IgA係在人類中天然生成的,為普通H2L2抗體單元之共價多聚體。當其併入J-鏈時,IgM生成為五聚物,或當其缺乏J-鏈時,則為六聚物。IgA係以單體或二聚體型式生成。IgM和IgA的重鏈具有18個胺基酸延伸至C-端恆定域,稱為尾片(tailpiece)。尾片係包括半胱胺酸殘基,在多聚體的重鏈間形成雙硫鍵,且咸信在多聚化中扮演著重要角色。尾片亦含有一糖基化位置。在特定的具體實例中,本文之MBM不包括尾片。IgM and IgA are naturally produced in humans and are covalent polymers of common H2L2 antibody units. When it is incorporated into the J-chain, IgM is formed as a pentamer, or when it lacks a J-chain, it is a hexamer. IgA is produced as a monomer or dimer. The heavy chains of IgM and IgA have 18 amino acids extending to the C-terminal constant domain, called tailpieces. The tail piece includes cysteine residues, which form disulfide bonds between the heavy chains of the polymer, and it is believed that it plays an important role in the multimerization. The tail piece also contains a glycosylation site. In certain specific examples, the MBM in this article does not include trailers.
併入本文之MBM的Fc域可包括一或多個改變蛋白功能性質的修飾,例如與Fc-受體,例如FcRn或白細胞受體結合,與補體結合、修飾雙硫鍵結構,或改變的糖基化模式。改變效應子功能之示例的Fc修飾係描述於6.2.5.1節中。The Fc domain of the MBM incorporated herein may include one or more modifications that alter the functional properties of the protein, such as binding to Fc-receptors, such as FcRn or leukocyte receptors, binding to complement, modifying the structure of disulfide bonds, or changing sugars. Basic model. Examples of Fc modifications that alter effector function are described in section 6.2.5.1.
Fc域亦可經改變用以包括,例如藉由允許異二聚化改善不對稱MBM之可製造性的修飾,而該異二聚化為不相同的Fc域比相同的Fc域優先配對。異二聚化允許MBM之製造,其中不同的ABS係藉由含有序列上不同的Fc域之Fc區彼此相連接。異二聚化策略之實例係在6.2.5.2節中舉例說明。Fc domains can also be modified to include, for example, modifications that improve the manufacturability of asymmetric MBM by allowing heterodimerization, where heterodimerization is such that different Fc domains are paired preferentially over identical Fc domains. Heterodimerization allows the manufacture of MBM, in which different ABSs are connected to each other by Fc regions containing different Fc domains in sequence. Examples of heterodimerization strategies are illustrated in section 6.2.5.2.
應了解,任何上文所提及的修飾可以任何適合的方式組合以達到所欲的功能特性,及/或與其他的修飾組合用以改變MBM的性質。6.2.5.1. 具有改變的效應子功能之 Fc 域 It should be understood that any of the above-mentioned modifications can be combined in any suitable manner to achieve the desired functional characteristics, and/or combined with other modifications to change the properties of MBM. 6.2.5.1. Fc domain with altered effector function
在某些具體實例中,此Fc域係包括一或多個降低與Fc受體結合及/或效應子功能之胺基酸取代。In some embodiments, the Fc domain includes one or more amino acid substitutions that reduce binding to Fc receptors and/or effector functions.
在一特別的具體實例中,此Fc受體為Fcγ受體。在一具體實例中,此Fc受體為人類Fc受體。在一具體實例中,此Fc受體為活化的Fc受體。在一特定的具體實例中,此Fc受體為一活化的人類Fcγ受體,更特言之人類FcγRIIIa、FcγRI或FcγRlla,最特定為人類FcγRllla。在一具體實例中,效應子功能係由一或多種下列組成之群中選出:補體依賴的細胞毒性作用(CDC)、抗體依賴的細胞媒介細胞毒性作用(ADCC)、抗體依賴的細胞吞噬作用(ADCP),以及細胞激素分泌作用。在一特別的具體實例中,此效應子功能為ADCC。In a particular embodiment, the Fc receptor is an Fcγ receptor. In a specific example, the Fc receptor is a human Fc receptor. In a specific example, the Fc receptor is an activated Fc receptor. In a specific embodiment, the Fc receptor is an activated human Fcγ receptor, more specifically human FcγRIIIa, FcγRI or FcγRlla, and most specifically human FcγRllla. In a specific example, the effector function is selected from one or more of the following groups: complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC), antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC), antibody-dependent phagocytosis ( ADCP), and cytokine secretion. In a particular embodiment, this effector function is ADCC.
在一具體實例中,此Fc區係包括一選自下列位置之群的胺基酸取代:E233、L234、L235、N297、P331和P329(根據Kabat EU索引編號)。在一更特定的具體實例中,此Fc區係包括一選自下列位置之群的胺基酸取代:L234、L235和P329(根據Kabat EU索引編號)。在某些具體實例中,此Fc區係包括L234A和L235A胺基酸取代(根據Kabat EU索引編號)。在一此具體實例中,此Fc區為一Igd Fc區,尤其是人類Igd Fc區。在一具體實例中,此Fc區係包括在位置P329之胺基酸取代。在一更特定的具體實例中,此胺基酸取代為P329A或P329G,尤其是P329G(根據Kabat EU索引編號)。在一具體實例中,此Fc區係包括在位置P329之胺基酸取代和選自下列位置之另一胺基酸取代:E233、L234、L235、N297和P331(根據Kabat EU索引編號)。在一更特定的具體實例中,此另外的胺基酸取代為E233P、L234A、L235A、L235E、N297A、N297D或P331S。在特定的具體實例中,此Fc區係包括在位置P329、L234和L235之胺基酸取代(根據Kabat EU索引編號)。在更特定的具體實例中,此Fc區係包括胺基酸突變L234A、L235A和P329G(「P329G LALA」、「PGLALA」或「LALAPG」)。In a specific example, the Fc region includes an amino acid substitution selected from the group of positions: E233, L234, L235, N297, P331, and P329 (numbered according to the Kabat EU index). In a more specific embodiment, the Fc region includes an amino acid substitution selected from the group of positions: L234, L235, and P329 (numbered according to the Kabat EU index). In some specific examples, this Fc region includes L234A and L235A amino acid substitutions (numbered according to the Kabat EU index). In this specific example, the Fc region is an Igd Fc region, especially a human Igd Fc region. In a specific example, the Fc region includes an amino acid substitution at position P329. In a more specific embodiment, the amino acid is substituted with P329A or P329G, especially P329G (according to the Kabat EU index number). In a specific example, the Fc region includes an amino acid substitution at position P329 and another amino acid substitution selected from the following positions: E233, L234, L235, N297 and P331 (numbered according to the Kabat EU index). In a more specific embodiment, this additional amino acid is substituted with E233P, L234A, L235A, L235E, N297A, N297D, or P331S. In a specific embodiment, this Fc region includes amino acid substitutions at positions P329, L234, and L235 (numbered according to the Kabat EU index). In a more specific embodiment, this Fc region includes amino acid mutations L234A, L235A, and P329G ("P329G LALA", "PGLALA" or "LALAPG").
典型地,在Fc區的二個Fc域中各自存有相同的一或多個胺基酸取代。因此,在一特定的具體實例中,Fc區的各Fc域係包括L234A、L235A和P329G胺基酸取代(Kabat EU索引編號),亦即在Fc區的各第一和第二Fc域,位置234之白胺酸殘基係經丙胺酸殘基置換(L234A),位置235之白胺酸殘基係經丙胺酸殘基置換(L235A)及位置329之脯胺酸殘基係經甘胺酸殘基置換(P329G)(根據Kabat EU索引編號)。Typically, the two Fc domains of the Fc region each have the same one or more amino acid substitutions. Therefore, in a specific example, each Fc domain of the Fc region includes L234A, L235A, and P329G amino acid substitutions (Kabat EU index numbers), that is, in each of the first and second Fc domains of the Fc region, the position The leucine residue at 234 was replaced by alanine residue (L234A), the leucine residue at position 235 was replaced by alanine residue (L235A) and the proline residue at position 329 was replaced by glycine Residue substitution (P329G) (numbered according to Kabat EU index).
在一具體實例中,此Fc域為一IgG1 Fc域,特言之人類IgG1 Fc域。In a specific example, the Fc domain is an IgG1 Fc domain, specifically a human IgG1 Fc domain.
典型地,在Fc區的二個Fc域中各自存有相同的一或多個胺基酸取代。因此,在一特定的具體實例中,Fc區的各Fc域係包括L234A、L235A和P329G胺基酸取代(Kabat EU索引編號),亦即在Fc區的各第一和第二Fc域,位置234之白胺酸殘基係經丙胺酸殘基置換(L234A),位置235之白胺酸殘基係經丙胺酸殘基置換(L235A)及位置329之脯胺酸殘基係經甘胺酸殘基置換(P329G)(根據Kabat EU索引編號)。Typically, the two Fc domains of the Fc region each have the same one or more amino acid substitutions. Therefore, in a specific example, each Fc domain of the Fc region includes L234A, L235A, and P329G amino acid substitutions (Kabat EU index numbers), that is, in each of the first and second Fc domains of the Fc region, the position The leucine residue at 234 was replaced by alanine residue (L234A), the leucine residue at position 235 was replaced by alanine residue (L235A) and the proline residue at position 329 was replaced by glycine Residue substitution (P329G) (numbered according to Kabat EU index).
在一具體實例中,此Fc域為IgG1 Fc域,尤其是人類IgG1 Fc域。在某些具體實例中,此IgG1 Fc域為包括D265A、N297A突變(EU編號)用以降低效應子功能的變體IgG1。In a specific example, the Fc domain is an IgG1 Fc domain, especially a human IgG1 Fc domain. In some specific examples, the IgG1 Fc domain is a variant IgG1 that includes D265A and N297A mutations (EU numbering) to reduce effector functions.
在另外的具體實例中,此Fc域為帶有降低的Fc受體結合之IgG4 Fc域。帶有降低的Fc受體結合之示例IgG4 Fc域可包括一選自下表A之胺基酸序列。在某些具體實例中,此Fc域僅包括下列所示序列之粗體字的部分:
在特定的具體實例中,具有降低的效應子功能之IgG4係包括WO2014/121087之SEQ ID NO:31胺基酸序列的粗體字部分,有時候在文中稱為IgG4或hIgG4。In a specific example, the IgG4 line with reduced effector function includes the bolded part of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 31 of WO2014/121087, sometimes referred to as IgG4 or hIgG4 in the text.
就異二聚體MBM,可能併入上述的變體IgG4 Fc序列,例如包括WO2014/121087之SEQ ID NO:30(或其粗黑字體部分)和WO2014/121087之SEQ ID NO:37 (或其粗黑字體部分)的Fc區,或包括WO2014/121087之SEQ ID NO:31(或其粗黑字體部分)和WO2014/121087之SEQ ID NO:38(或其粗黑字體部分)之組合的Fc區。6.2.5.2. Fc 異二聚化變體 For the heterodimer MBM, it is possible to incorporate the aforementioned variant IgG4 Fc sequence, for example, including SEQ ID NO: 30 of WO2014/121087 (or its bold black font part) and SEQ ID NO: 37 of WO2014/121087 (or The Fc region of the bold font part), or the Fc including the combination of SEQ ID NO: 31 of WO2014/121087 (or the bold black font part) and SEQ ID NO: 38 of WO2014/121087 (or the bold black font part) Area. 6.2.5.2. Fc heterodimerization variants
許多的多特異性分子型式在二個Fc域之間引起二聚化,與原生的免疫球蛋白不同,其係操上連接不相同的抗原-結合區(或其部分,例如Fab的VH或VH-CH1)。二個Fc區不適當異二聚化形成Fc域可能增加產生所欲多特異性分子之障礙且代表著純化上的挑戰。在本項技術中有各種可取得的方法可用於增進可能存在本文MBM中之Fc域的二聚化,例如揭示於EP 1870459A1;美國專利第5,582,996號;美國專利第5,731,168號;美國專利第5,910,573號;美國專利第5,932,448號;美國專利第6,833,441號;美國專利第7,183,076號;美國專利申請案號2006204493A1;及PCT公開案號W02009/089004A1中。Many multispecific molecular patterns cause dimerization between the two Fc domains. Unlike native immunoglobulins, they are connected to different antigen-binding regions (or parts thereof, such as VH or VH of Fab). -CH1). Inappropriate heterodimerization of the two Fc regions to form the Fc domain may increase the barrier to the production of the desired multispecific molecule and represents a purification challenge. There are various methods available in this technology that can be used to enhance the dimerization of the Fc domain that may be present in the MBM herein, for example, as disclosed in EP 1870459A1; U.S. Patent No. 5,582,996; U.S. Patent No. 5,731,168; U.S. Patent No. 5,910,573 ; U.S. Patent No. 5,932,448; U.S. Patent No. 6,833,441; U.S. Patent No. 7,183,076; U.S. Patent Application No. 2006204493A1; and PCT Publication No. WO2009/089004A1.
本文係提供包括Fc異二聚體之MBM,亦即包括異源、不相同Fc域之Fc區。異二聚化策略係用於增進可操作地連接不同ABS(或其部分,例如Fab之VH或VH-CH1)之Fc區的二聚化,以及降低可操作地連接相同ABS之Fc域的二聚化。典型的,Fc異二聚體中的各Fc域係包括抗體的CH3域。此CH3域係衍生自任何同型、類型或亞型,且較佳地為如前面章節中所述IgG(lgG1、lgG2、lgG3和lgG4)類別之抗體的恆定域。This document provides MBM including Fc heterodimers, that is, Fc regions including heterologous, non-identical Fc domains. The heterodimerization strategy is used to increase the dimerization of the Fc region operably connected to different ABSs (or parts thereof, such as VH or VH-CH1 of Fab), and to reduce the two Fc regions operably connected to the same ABS. Polymerization. Typically, each Fc domain in an Fc heterodimer includes the CH3 domain of an antibody. This CH3 domain is derived from any isotype, type or subtype, and is preferably a constant domain of an antibody of the IgG (lgG1, lgG2, lgG3 and lgG4) class as described in the previous section.
在CH3域二條不同重鏈的異二聚化產生所欲的MBM,而相同重鏈的同二聚化將降低所欲的MBM的產率。因此,在一較佳的具體實例中,相結合而形成本文MBM之二個半抗體將含有帶有修飾的CH3域,其相對於未經修飾的重鏈係偏愛異二聚化結合。The heterodimerization of two different heavy chains in the CH3 domain produces the desired MBM, while the homodimerization of the same heavy chain will reduce the yield of the desired MBM. Therefore, in a preferred embodiment, the two half-antibodies that combine to form the MBM herein will contain a modified CH3 domain, which prefers heterodimerization binding relative to the unmodified heavy chain.
在特定的具體實例中,該促進Fc異二聚物形成之修飾為所謂的「杵臼結構(knob-into-hole)」或「knob-in-hole」修飾,該修飾係包括在其中一個Fc域的「杵結構(knob)」修飾和在另一個Fc域之「臼結構(hole)」修飾。此杵臼結構(knob-into-hole)技術係描述於美國專利第5,731,168號;US 7,695,936中;Ridgway et al., 1996, Prot Eng 9:617-621,及Carter, 2001, Immunol Meth 248:7-15中。一般而言,此方法係涉及在第一多肽的界面導入突出(「knob」)和在第二多肽界面的導入對應腔洞(「hole」),使得突出可定位於腔洞內,以便促進異二聚物的形成和阻礙同二聚物形成。突出係藉由以較大側鏈(例如酪胺酸或色胺酸)取代來自第一多肽界面之小胺基酸側鏈來導入。藉由以較小的胺基酸側鏈(例如丙胺酸或蘇胺酸)取代大的胺基酸側鏈,在第二多肽的界面製造與突出相同或類似大小的互補腔洞。In a specific example, the modification that promotes the formation of Fc heterodimers is a so-called "knob-into-hole" or "knob-in-hole" modification, and the modification is included in one of the Fc domains. The "knob" modification of the Fc domain and the "hole" modification in the other Fc domain. The knob-into-hole technology is described in US Patent No. 5,731,168; US 7,695,936; Ridgway et al., 1996, Prot Eng 9:617-621, and Carter, 2001, Immunol Meth 248:7- 15 in. Generally speaking, this method involves the introduction of a protrusion ("knob") at the interface of the first polypeptide and a corresponding cavity ("hole") at the interface of the second polypeptide, so that the protrusion can be positioned in the cavity so that Promote the formation of heterodimers and hinder the formation of homodimers. The overhang is introduced by replacing the small amino acid side chain from the interface of the first polypeptide with a larger side chain (such as tyrosine or tryptophan). By substituting a smaller amino acid side chain (such as alanine or threonine) for a larger amino acid side chain, a complementary cavity with the same or similar size as the protrusion is created at the interface of the second polypeptide.
因此,在某些具體實例中,在Fc域之第一次單元CH3域中的胺基酸殘基係以具有較大側鏈體積之胺基酸殘基取代,藉此在第一次單元的CH3域內產生一突出,其可定位在第二次單元CH3域內的腔洞中,且Fc域之第二次單元CH3域中的胺基酸殘基係以具有較小側鏈體積之胺基酸殘基取代,藉此在第二次單元之CH3域內產生一腔洞,在其內可定位第一次單元之CH3域內的突出。較佳地該具有較大側鏈體積之胺基酸殘基係由下列組成之群中選出:精胺酸(R)、苯丙胺酸(F)、酪胺酸(Y)和色胺酸(W)。較佳地該具有較小側鏈體積之胺基酸殘基係由下列組成之群中選出:丙胺酸(A)、絲胺酸(S)、蘇胺酸(T)和纈胺酸(V)。突出和腔洞可藉由改變編碼此多肽的核酸來製造,例如藉由定點突變或藉由胜肽合成。示例性的取代為Y470T。Therefore, in some specific examples, the amino acid residues in the CH3 domain of the first unit of the Fc domain are substituted with amino acid residues having a larger side chain volume, thereby in the first unit of A protrusion is generated in the CH3 domain, which can be located in the cavity in the CH3 domain of the second subunit, and the amino acid residue in the CH3 domain of the second subunit of the Fc domain is an amine with a smaller side chain volume The base acid residue is substituted, thereby creating a cavity in the CH3 domain of the second unit, in which the protrusion in the CH3 domain of the first unit can be located. Preferably, the amino acid residue with larger side chain volume is selected from the group consisting of arginine (R), phenylalanine (F), tyrosine (Y) and tryptophan (W ). Preferably, the amino acid residue with smaller side chain volume is selected from the group consisting of alanine (A), serine (S), threonine (T) and valine (V ). The protrusions and cavities can be made by changing the nucleic acid encoding the polypeptide, for example, by site-directed mutagenesis or by peptide synthesis. An exemplary substitution is Y470T.
在一特定的此具體實例中,在第一Fc域中位置366的蘇胺酸係經色胺酸殘基取代(T366W),及在此Fc域中位置407的酪胺酸殘基係經纈胺酸殘基取代(Y407V)及視需要位置366的蘇胺酸殘基係經絲胺酸殘基取代(T366S)及位置368的白胺酸殘基係經丙胺酸殘基取代(L368A)(根據Kabat EU索引編號)。在另一具體實例中,另外在第一Fc域中位置354的絲胺酸殘基係經半胱胺酸殘基取代(S354C)或位置356的麩胺酸係經半胱胺酸殘基取代(E356C)(特言之,位置354的絲胺酸殘基係經半胱胺酸殘基取代),及另外地在第二Fc域中位置349的酪胺酸殘基係經半胱胺酸殘基取代(Y349C)(根據Kabat EU索引編號)。在特定的具體實例中,第一Fc域係包括胺基酸取代S354C和T366W,及第二Fc域係包括胺基酸取代Y349C、T366S、L368A和Y407V(根據Kabat EU索引編號)。In a specific example, the threonine at position 366 in the first Fc domain is substituted with a tryptophan residue (T366W), and the tyrosine residue at position 407 in the Fc domain is substituted with a valerate residue. ( According to the Kabat EU index number). In another specific example, the serine residue at position 354 in the first Fc domain is substituted with a cysteine residue (S354C) or the glutamine at position 356 is substituted with a cysteine residue. (E356C) (in particular, the serine residue at position 354 is substituted with a cysteine residue), and additionally the tyrosine residue at position 349 in the second Fc domain is substituted with cysteine Residue substitution (Y349C) (numbered according to Kabat EU index). In a specific embodiment, the first Fc domain system includes amino acid substitutions S354C and T366W, and the second Fc domain system includes amino acid substitutions Y349C, T366S, L368A, and Y407V (numbered according to the Kabat EU index).
在某些具體實例中,靜電轉向(例如,描述於Gunasekaranet al. , 2010, J Biol Chem 285(25):19637-46中)可用於提升Fc域之第一和第二次單元的結合。In some specific examples, electrostatic steering (for example, as described in Gunasekaran et al. , 2010, J Biol Chem 285(25): 19637-46) can be used to enhance the binding of the first and second subunits of the Fc domain.
作為另一種選擇,或此外,使用經修飾用以提升異二聚化之Fc域,Fc域可經修飾而使其允許能選擇Fc異二聚物之純化策略。在此具體實例中,半抗體係包括一消除其與蛋白A結合之修飾的Fc域,因而能進行產生異二聚化蛋白之純化方法。參見,例如美國專利第8,586,713號。因此,MBM係包括第一CH3域和第二Ig CH3域,其中該第一和第二Ig CH3域彼此有至少一個胺基酸不同,且相較於缺乏胺基酸差異的對應ABM,其中該至少一個胺基酸差異係降低了MBM與蛋白A的結合。在具體實例中,第一CH3域係與蛋白A結合而第二CH3域係含有一降低或消除蛋白A結合之突變/修飾,例如H95R修飾(IMGT外顯子編號;EU編號為H435R)。第二CH3可進一步包括Y96F修飾(IMGT;EU為Y436F)。此類修飾在文中係稱為「星狀(star)」突變。6.3. 目標分子 As an alternative, or in addition, using an Fc domain modified to enhance heterodimerization, the Fc domain can be modified to allow for the selection of purification strategies for Fc heterodimers. In this specific example, the semi-antibody system includes a modified Fc domain that eliminates its binding to protein A, thereby enabling purification methods to produce heterodimerized proteins. See, for example, U.S. Patent No. 8,586,713. Therefore, the MBM system includes a first CH3 domain and a second Ig CH3 domain, wherein the first and second Ig CH3 domains are different from each other by at least one amino acid, and compared to the corresponding ABM lacking amino acid differences, wherein the At least one amino acid difference reduces the binding of MBM to protein A. In a specific example, the first CH3 domain binds to protein A and the second CH3 domain contains a mutation/modification that reduces or eliminates protein A binding, such as H95R modification (IMGT exon number; EU number is H435R). The second CH3 may further include a Y96F modification (IMGT; EU is Y436F). Such modifications are referred to in the text as "star" mutations. 6.3. Target molecule
本文MBM的ABS1、ABS2和ABS3各自係與目標分子,例如細胞表面表現抗原如蛋白、醣類或脂質特異性結合。在某些具體實例中,與ABS1、ABS2和ABS3結合的目標分子為蛋白分子。示例的目標分子包括人類克洛素β(human klotho beta)(「KLB」)、人類纖維母細胞生長因子受體1c同功型(「FGFR1c」)、人類纖維母細胞生長因子受體3(「FGFR3」)、人類CD63和人類類澱粉前驅樣蛋白2(APLP2)。The ABS1, ABS2 and ABS3 of the MBM herein are each specifically bound to target molecules, such as cell surface antigens such as proteins, carbohydrates or lipids. In some specific examples, the target molecules that bind to ABS1, ABS2, and ABS3 are protein molecules. Example target molecules include human klotho beta ("KLB"), human fibroblast growth factor receptor 1c isoform ("FGFR1c"), human fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (" FGFR3"), human CD63, and human amyloid precursor-like protein 2 (APLP2).
較佳地,此scFv、Fab1和Fab2係經選擇使得各ABS1、ABS2和ABS3能同時與其個別標靶特異性結合。在某些具體實例中,ABS1、ABS2和ABS3各自係與不同的目標分子特異性結合。在其他的具體實例中,其中二個ABS1、ABS2和ABS3可與相同目標分子上的不同表位結合。Preferably, the scFv, Fab1 and Fab2 lines are selected so that each of ABS1, ABS2 and ABS3 can specifically bind to their respective targets at the same time. In some specific examples, ABS1, ABS2, and ABS3 each specifically bind to different target molecules. In other specific examples, two of the ABS1, ABS2, and ABS3 can bind to different epitopes on the same target molecule.
當其中二個ABS1、ABS2和ABS3與相同目標分子上的不同表位結合時,與目標分子之結合較佳地為非競爭性的,亦即ABS不會競爭與目標分子結合(其可能會發生,例如當表位重疊時)。用於測量抗體和抗體片段間的結合競爭之分析已為本項技術所知並包括,例如酵素結合免疫吸附分析(ELISA)、流式細胞分選(FACS)分析和表面電漿共振。When two of the ABS1, ABS2 and ABS3 bind to different epitopes on the same target molecule, the binding with the target molecule is preferably non-competitive, that is, ABS will not compete with the target molecule (which may occur , For example when epitopes overlap). Analysis for measuring the binding competition between antibodies and antibody fragments is known in the art and includes, for example, enzyme-binding immunosorbent assay (ELISA), flow cytometric sorting (FACS) analysis, and surface plasma resonance.
舉例來說,目標分子結合之競爭可使用即時、免標定生物膜干涉技術分析於Octet HTX生物感測器平台上(Pall ForteBio Corp.)測定。在一此分析之特定的具體實例中,整個分析係在25°C於10 mM HEPES之緩衝液、150 mM NaCl、3 mM EDTA、1 mg/mL BSA、0.05% v/v界面活性劑、Tween-20,pH 7.4 (HBS-EBT緩衝液)中以1000 rpm速度震盪的測定盤中進行。就分析二種抗體或其抗原-結合片段是否能彼此相互競爭與其特定標靶抗原上的個別表位結合,首先係藉由將感測器尖端浸入含有5-His標記的標靶抗原(「五-His」揭示為SEQ ID NO:25)之孔槽中,將5-His標記的標靶抗原(「五-His」揭示為SEQ ID NO:25)捕捉至塗覆在Octet感測器尖端(Fortebio Inc, # 18-5122)的抗-5-His抗體(「五-His」揭示為SEQ ID NO:25)。然後藉由浸入含有第一抗體或其抗原-結合片段(之後稱為Ab-1)之溶液(例如,50 µg/mL溶液)的孔槽中,以Ab-1使捕捉至感測器尖端的抗原飽和。然後將感測器尖端隨後浸入含有第二抗體或其抗原-結合片段(之後稱為Ab-2)之溶液(例如,50 µg/mL溶液)的孔槽中。在每個分析步驟之間以HBS-EBT緩衝液清洗感測器尖端。在整個分析期間可監測即時結合反應並可在每個步驟結束時記錄結合反應。可比較Ab-2與預先和Ab-1複合的標靶抗原之結合反應並測定不同抗體/抗原-結合片段對相同標靶抗原之競爭/非競爭行為。For example, the competition of target molecule binding can be analyzed on the Octet HTX biosensor platform (Pall ForteBio Corp.) using real-time, calibration-free biofilm interference technology. In a specific example of this analysis, the entire analysis was performed at 25°C in 10 mM HEPES buffer, 150 mM NaCl, 3 mM EDTA, 1 mg/mL BSA, 0.05% v/v surfactant, Tween -20, pH 7.4 (HBS-EBT buffer) in a measuring plate oscillating at 1000 rpm. In order to analyze whether the two antibodies or their antigen-binding fragments can compete with each other to bind to individual epitopes on their specific target antigens, firstly, the tip of the sensor is immersed in the target antigen containing 5-His label ("Five -His" is disclosed as SEQ ID NO: 25), the 5-His-labeled target antigen ("五-His" is disclosed as SEQ ID NO: 25) is captured onto the tip of the Octet sensor ( Fortebio Inc, #18-5122) anti-5-His antibody ("Five-His" is disclosed as SEQ ID NO: 25). Then, by immersing the first antibody or its antigen-binding fragment (hereinafter referred to as Ab-1) into the wells (for example, 50 µg/mL solution) of the first antibody or its antigen-binding fragment (hereinafter referred to as Ab-1), the Ab-1 is used to capture the Antigen saturation. The sensor tip is then immersed in a well containing a solution (for example, a 50 µg/mL solution) of the second antibody or its antigen-binding fragment (hereinafter referred to as Ab-2). Wash the sensor tip with HBS-EBT buffer between each analysis step. The immediate binding reaction can be monitored throughout the analysis period and the binding reaction can be recorded at the end of each step. It is possible to compare the binding reaction between Ab-2 and the target antigen previously complexed with Ab-1 and determine the competition/non-competition behavior of different antibodies/antigen-binding fragments to the same target antigen.
可使用結合至少二個或更多個不同目標分子之MBM,用以優先靶定二或更多個目標分子表現在其上之特定組織,同時最小化與不希望結合的其他組織類型之結合。例如,當其中一或二個ABS1、ABS2和ABS3係以第一組織表現圖譜與第一目標分子結合且至少其中一個ABS1、ABS2和ABS3係以重疊但與第一表現圖譜不相同之第二組織表現圖譜與第二不同的目標分子時,該MBM可靶定該第一和第二表現圖譜之正常組織。MBM that binds at least two or more different target molecules can be used to preferentially target specific tissues on which two or more target molecules are expressed, while minimizing binding to other tissue types that are not desired to bind. For example, when one or two of ABS1, ABS2, and ABS3 are combined with the first target molecule with the first tissue performance map, and at least one of ABS1, ABS2, and ABS3 is a second tissue that overlaps but is different from the first performance map When the expression profile is different from the second target molecule, the MBM can target the normal tissues of the first and second expression profiles.
與相同目標分子結合(無論是否在相同表位或不同表位)之具有一個以上ABS的MBM可用於叢集和活化細胞表面受體。MBM with more than one ABS that binds to the same target molecule (whether in the same epitope or different epitopes) can be used to cluster and activate cell surface receptors.
表現圖譜可根據經驗來測定或由公開資料庫取得,例如基因型組織表現(GTEx)計畫和人類蛋白圖譜。標靶選擇可以蛋白表現圖譜、mRNA表現圖譜或二者為基礎。就在不欲的組織位置最小化MBM活性,介於二個或全部三個ABS1、ABS2和ABS3間的組織表現重疊較佳地係少於10個組織,例如9個組織,8個組織,7個組織,6個組織,5個組織,4個組織,3個組織,2個組織或1個組織。顯示示例的組織圖譜分析供作為與本文之MBM、KLB和FGFR1c結合之標靶對之例示,其係顯示於圖4A(以GTEx資料庫為基礎)和4B(以HPA資料庫為基礎)中。Performance profiles can be determined based on experience or obtained from public databases, such as the Genotypic Tissue Expression (GTEx) Project and Human Protein Atlas. Target selection can be based on protein expression profiles, mRNA expression profiles, or both. Minimize MBM activity at undesired tissue locations. The tissue performance overlap between two or all three ABS1, ABS2 and ABS3 is preferably less than 10 tissues, for example, 9 tissues, 8 tissues, and 7 One organization, 6 organization, 5 organization, 4 organization, 3 organization, 2 organization or 1 organization. The tissue map analysis showing the example is provided as an example of the target pair binding to MBM, KLB and FGFR1c in this paper, which is shown in Figure 4A (based on the GTEx database) and 4B (based on the HPA database).
在各種具體實例中: • ABS1和ABS2係與相同目標分子上的相同或不同表位結合而ABS3係與不同目標分子結合; • ABS1和ABS3係與相同目標分子上的相同或不同表位結合而ABS2係與不同目標分子結合; • ABS2和ABS3係與相同目標分子上的相同或不同表位結合而ABS1係與不同目標分子結合; • ABS1、ABS2和ABS3係與不同目標分子結合;或 • ABS1、ABS2和ABS3係與相同目標分子上的相同或不同表位結合。In various specific examples: • ABS1 and ABS2 bind to the same or different epitopes on the same target molecule while ABS3 binds to different target molecules; • ABS1 and ABS3 bind to the same or different epitopes on the same target molecule. ABS2 binds to different target molecules; ABS2 and ABS3 bind to the same or different epitopes on the same target molecule, while ABS1 binds to different target molecules; ABS1, ABS2, and ABS3 bind to different target molecules; or ABS1 , ABS2 and ABS3 bind to the same or different epitopes on the same target molecule.
當其中二個或更多個ABS1、ABS2和ABS3係與目標分子上的相同表位結合時,該ABS可具有相同或不同地VH序列及/或VL序列。When two or more of ABS1, ABS2, and ABS3 bind to the same epitope on the target molecule, the ABS may have the same or different VH sequence and/or VL sequence.
不受限於理論,咸信本文之MBM具有以大於缺乏全部三種ABS之親代單特異性抗體或雙特異性抗體的親和力與目標分子(或表現一目標分子之細胞)結合的優點。因此,本文之MBM在某些具體實例中可以大於缺乏全部三種ABS之親代單特異性抗體或雙特異性抗體,例如缺乏ABS1之scFv之雙特異性抗體的親和力與一或多個目標分子及/或表現一或多個目標分子之細胞結合。例如,MBM在某些具體實例中可具有較低的結合目標分子之KD 及/或在一以細胞結合為基礎的分析中具有比對應的親代單特異性抗體或雙特異性抗體更強力之EC50值(例如,如7節中所述)。Without being limited by theory, it is believed that the MBM herein has the advantage of binding to target molecules (or cells that express a target molecule) with greater affinity than parental monospecific antibodies or bispecific antibodies lacking all three ABSs. Therefore, the MBM herein can be greater than the parental monospecific antibody or bispecific antibody lacking all three ABSs in certain specific examples, for example, the affinity of the bispecific antibody lacking ABS1 scFv and one or more target molecules and / Or cell binding of one or more target molecules. For example, MBM may have a lower K D that binds to the target molecule in certain specific examples and/or has a stronger potency than the corresponding parental monospecific antibody or bispecific antibody in a cell-binding-based analysis. The EC50 value (for example, as described in section 7).
特定抗體或MBM之促效劑或拮抗劑活性係依照標靶選擇、表位覆蓋率和選擇的型式而定。促效和拮抗抗體之鑑別可,例如經由功能為基礎的篩選來進行。當親代抗體或親代雙特異性抗體在scFv融合前係分別具有促效劑或拮抗劑活性,則本文中N-端scFv MBM具有促效劑或拮抗劑活性。不希望受限於理論,咸信當相較於傳統的雙特異性分子(例如,含有二個Fab但缺乏N-端scFv區之親代雙特異性分子),本文之MBM,例如由於額外的N-端scFv區所賦予之新的結合化學計量數,而具有活性提升之特性(例如促效劑或拮抗劑活性)。6.3.1. KLB – FGFR1c 結合子 The agonist or antagonist activity of a particular antibody or MBM depends on the target selection, epitope coverage, and the type of selection. The identification of agonist and antagonist antibodies can be performed, for example, through function-based screening. When the parental antibody or the parental bispecific antibody has agonist or antagonist activity before scFv fusion, the N-terminal scFv MBM herein has agonist or antagonist activity. Without wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that when compared to traditional bispecific molecules (for example, a parental bispecific molecule containing two Fabs but lacking the N-terminal scFv region), the MBM herein is, for example, due to the additional The new binding stoichiometry conferred by the N-terminal scFv region has the properties of increased activity (for example, agonist or antagonist activity). 6.3.1. KLB-FGFR1c binder
本文之MBM在某些具體實例中可含有一或多個與人類KLB結合的ABS和一或多個與人類FGFR1c(例如,D2或D3環)結合的ABS。表現KLB和FGFR1c二者的人類組織包括脂肪組織、乳房組織、肝、肺、胰臟、胃和睪丸(參見,圖4A至4B)。因此,具有一或多個與人類KLB結合之ABS和一或多個與人類FGFR1c結合之ABS的本文MBM可優先以這些組織類型為標靶。FGF21,一FGF家族之成員,係經由一由FGFR1c和KLB所組成的受體複合物傳遞訊號且因此為內分泌激素。在一此標靶對之示例組態中,ABS1和ABS3係與KLB的不同表位結合而ABS2係與FGFR1c結合。不受限於理論,咸信結合具有此組態的MBM係激化(agonizes)受體複合物並造成如圖5中所示之代謝。The MBM herein may contain one or more ABSs that bind to human KLB and one or more ABSs that bind to human FGFR1c (for example, D2 or D3 loop) in some specific examples. Human tissues exhibiting both KLB and FGFR1c include adipose tissue, breast tissue, liver, lung, pancreas, stomach, and testicles (see, Figures 4A to 4B). Therefore, MBMs herein with one or more ABSs that bind to human KLB and one or more ABSs that bind to human FGFR1c can preferentially target these tissue types. FGF21, a member of the FGF family, transmits signals via a receptor complex composed of FGFR1c and KLB and is therefore an endocrine hormone. In an example configuration of this target pair, ABS1 and ABS3 bind to different epitopes of KLB and ABS2 binds to FGFR1c. Without being bound by theory, it is believed that binding MBM with this configuration agonizes the receptor complex and causes the metabolism as shown in FIG. 5.
示例性的抗-KLB抗體係提供於表2A中及可用於本文MBM之示例性的抗-KLB抗體之VH和VL序列係提供於表2B中。本文之MBM可包括,例如提供於表2A或表2B中之任何抗-KLB抗體的CDR或VH及/或VL序列。示例性抗-FGFR1c抗體係提供於表3A中及可用於本文MBM之示例的抗-FGFR1c抗體之VH和VL序列係提供於表 3B中。本文之MBM可包括,例如提供於表3A或表3B中之任何抗-FGFR1c抗體的CDR或VH及/或VL序列。
本文之MBM在某些具體實例中可含有一或多個與人類FGFR3結合的ABS和一或多個與人類APLP2結合的ABS。FGFR3為經臨床驗證的膀胱癌之致癌驅動因子。APLP2經鑑定為可經歷快速內化和降解之細胞表面受體。本文之MBM可具有一或多個與人類FGFR3結合的ABS和一或多個與人類APLP2結合的ABS,用以引發FGFR3阻斷和經由APLP2提升FGFR3之下調。在一此標靶對之示例組態中,ABS2和ABS3係與FGFR3的相同表位結合而ABS1係與APLP2結合。不受限於理論,咸信結合具有此組態的MBM造成FGFR3受體複合物之阻斷及/或降解。The MBM herein may contain one or more ABSs that bind to human FGFR3 and one or more ABSs that bind to human APLP2 in some specific examples. FGFR3 is a clinically proven carcinogenic driver of bladder cancer. APLP2 has been identified as a cell surface receptor that can undergo rapid internalization and degradation. The MBM herein may have one or more ABSs that bind to human FGFR3 and one or more ABSs that bind to human APLP2 to trigger FGFR3 blockade and increase FGFR3 downregulation via APLP2. In an example configuration of this target pair, ABS2 and ABS3 bind to the same epitope of FGFR3 and ABS1 binds to APLP2. Without being bound by theory, it is believed that binding to MBM with this configuration causes blockage and/or degradation of the FGFR3 receptor complex.
示例性抗-FGFR3抗體序列係提供於表4中。本文之MBM可包括,例如提供於表4中的任何抗-FGFR3抗體之CDR或VH及/或VL序列。示例的抗-APLP2抗體係提供於表5中。本文之MBM可包括,例如提供於表5中的任何抗-APLP2抗體之CDR或VH及/或VL序列。
本文之MBM在某些具體實例中可含有一或多個與人類FGFR3結合的ABS和一或多個與人類CD63結合的ABS。FGFR3為經臨床驗證的膀胱癌之致癌驅動因子。CD63為可調節結合伙伴運送之普遍表現的細胞表面四跨膜蛋白。本文之MBM可具有一或多個與人類FGFR3結合的ABS和一或多個與人類CD63結合的ABS,用以引發FGFR3阻斷和經由CD63提升FGFR3之下調或表面滯留。在此標靶對之示例組態中,ABS2和ABS3係與FGFR3的相同表位結合而ABS1係與CD63結合。不受限於理論,咸信結合具有此組態的MBM造成FGFR3受體複合物之阻斷及/或降解。The MBM herein may contain one or more ABSs that bind to human FGFR3 and one or more ABSs that bind to human CD63 in some specific examples. FGFR3 is a clinically proven carcinogenic driver of bladder cancer. CD63 is a four transmembrane protein on the cell surface that can regulate the general performance of the transport of binding partners. The MBM herein may have one or more ABSs that bind to human FGFR3 and one or more ABSs that bind to human CD63 to trigger FGFR3 blockade and promote FGFR3 downregulation or surface retention via CD63. In the example configuration of this target pair, ABS2 and ABS3 bind to the same epitope of FGFR3 and ABS1 binds to CD63. Without being bound by theory, it is believed that binding to MBM with this configuration causes blockage and/or degradation of the FGFR3 receptor complex.
示例的抗-FGFR3抗體序列係提供於上表4中。本文之MBM可包括,例如提供於表4中的任何抗-FGFR3抗體之CDR或VH及/或VL序列。可用於本文MBM之示例的抗-CD63抗體之VH和VL序列係提供於表6中。本文之MBM可包括,例如提供於表6中的任何抗- CD63抗體之CDR或VH及/或VL序列。
本文之MBM可,例如經由連接子與藥物基團接合,尤其是當此MBM係希望用作為癌症治療劑時。為了方便起見,此等接合物在文中係稱為抗體藥物接合物(或「ADC」)。The MBM herein can, for example, be joined to a drug group via a linker, especially when the MBM is intended to be used as a cancer therapeutic agent. For convenience, these conjugates are referred to herein as antibody-drug conjugates (or "ADCs").
在特定方面,藥物基團係發揮細胞毒性或細胞抑制活性。在具體實例中,藥物基團係選自類美登素(maytansinoid)、類驅動蛋白KIF11抑制劑(kinesin-like protein KIF11 inhibitor)、V-ATPase(液泡-型H+-ATPase)抑制劑、促細胞凋亡劑、Bcl2(B-細胞淋巴瘤2)抑制劑、MCL1(骨髓細胞白血病1)抑制劑、HSP90(熱休克蛋白90)抑制劑、IAP(細胞凋亡之抑制劑)抑制劑、mTOR(雷帕黴素之機制標靶)抑制劑、微管穩定劑、微管去穩定劑、奥立斯丁(auristatin)、尾海兔素(dolastatin)、MetAP(甲硫胺酸胺基肽酶)、CRM1(染色體維持蛋白1)抑制劑、DPPIV(二肽基肽酶IV)抑制劑、蛋白酶體抑制劑、粒線體中磷醯基轉移反應之抑制劑、蛋白合成抑制劑、激酶抑制劑、CDK2(週期素依賴激酶2)抑制劑、CDK9(週期素依賴激酶9)抑制劑、驅動蛋白抑制劑、HDAC(組蛋白去乙醯酶)抑制劑、DNA損傷劑、DNA烷化劑、DNA嵌入劑、DNA小溝結合劑、RNA聚合酶抑制劑、拓撲異構酶抑制劑或DHFR(二氫葉酸還原酶)抑制劑。In a specific aspect, the drug group exerts cytotoxic or cytostatic activity. In a specific example, the drug group is selected from the group consisting of maytansinoid, kinesin-like protein KIF11 inhibitor, V-ATPase (vacuolar-type H+-ATPase) inhibitor, cell promoting Apoptosis agent, Bcl2 (B-cell lymphoma 2) inhibitor, MCL1 (myelogenous leukemia 1) inhibitor, HSP90 (heat shock protein 90) inhibitor, IAP (inhibitor of apoptosis) inhibitor, mTOR ( Mechanism targets of rapamycin) inhibitors, microtubule stabilizers, microtubule destabilizers, auristatin, dolastatin, and MetAP (methionine amino peptidase) , CRM1 (Chromosome Maintenance Protein 1) Inhibitor, DPPIV (Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV) Inhibitor, Proteasome Inhibitor, Inhibitor of Phosphoryl Transfer Reaction in Mitochondria, Protein Synthesis Inhibitor, Kinase Inhibitor, CDK2 (Cyclin-dependent kinase 2) inhibitors, CDK9 (Cyclin-dependent kinase 9) inhibitors, kinesin inhibitors, HDAC (histone deacetylase) inhibitors, DNA damaging agents, DNA alkylating agents, DNA intercalation Agents, DNA minor groove binders, RNA polymerase inhibitors, topoisomerase inhibitors or DHFR (dihydrofolate reductase) inhibitors.
在某些具體實例中,此細胞毒性劑為具有下列結構之類美登素:.In some specific examples, the cytotoxic agent is a maytansinoid with the following structure: .
在某些具體實例中,此細胞毒性劑為具有下列結構之類美登素:.In some specific examples, the cytotoxic agent is a maytansinoid with the following structure: .
在某些具體實例中,此ADC係包括本文之MBM及其中為連接MBM之鍵結。In some specific examples, this ADC includes the MBM and in It is the bond connecting MBM.
在某些具體實例中,此抗體藥物接合物係包括本文之MBM,以及In some specific examples, the antibody-drug conjugate system includes the MBM herein, and
其中為連接MBM之鍵結。 in It is the bond connecting MBM.
在某些具體實例中,此ADC係包括本文之MBM及,或,或 其混合物, 其中為連接本文MBM之鍵結。In some specific examples, this ADC includes the MBM and ,or , Or a mixture thereof, where To connect the MBM of this article.
在某些具體實例中,此鍵係經由半胱胺酸殘基的硫組份與MBM相連接。In some specific examples, this bond is connected to the MBM via the sulfur component of the cysteine residue.
在某些具體實例中,此鍵係經由離胺酸殘基的氮組份與MBM相連接。In some specific examples, this bond is connected to MBM via the nitrogen component of the lysine residue.
在本文之ADC中,細胞毒性劑及/或細胞抑制劑係藉由ADC連接子與MBM相連接。連接細胞毒性劑及/或細胞抑制劑與ADC之MBM的ADC連接子可為短的、長的、疏水性、親水性、彈性或剛性,或可由各自獨立具有一或多種上述性質的片段所組成,使得此連接子可包括具有不同性質之片段。此連接子可為多價的,使其將一個以上的試劑與MBM上的單一位置共價連接,或為單價的,使其將單一試劑與MBM上的單一位置共價連接。In the ADC herein, the cytotoxic agent and/or cytostatic agent is connected to the MBM through the ADC linker. The ADC linker connecting the cytotoxic agent and/or cytostatic agent and the MBM of the ADC can be short, long, hydrophobic, hydrophilic, elastic or rigid, or can be composed of fragments each independently having one or more of the above properties , So that the linker can include fragments with different properties. This linker can be multivalent, allowing it to covalently link more than one reagent to a single position on the MBM, or monovalent, enabling it to covalently link a single reagent to a single position on the MBM.
在特定方面,此連接子係選自可裂解的連接子、不可裂解的連接子、親水性連接子、預帶電荷連接子或二羧酸為基底的連接子。In a specific aspect, the linker is selected from a cleavable linker, a non-cleavable linker, a hydrophilic linker, a precharged linker, or a dicarboxylic acid-based linker.
熟習技術者應了解,ADC連接子係藉由在一位置形成細胞毒性劑及/或細胞抑制劑之共價鍵聯和在另一位置形成MBM之共價鍵聯來連接細胞毒性劑及/或細胞抑制劑與MBM。此共價鍵聯係藉由ADC連接子上的功能性基團及藥劑和MBM上的功能性基團之間的反應所形成。Those skilled in the art should understand that the ADC linker connects the cytotoxic agent and/or by forming a covalent bond of the cytotoxic agent and/or cytostatic agent at one position and the covalent bond of the MBM at another position. Cell inhibitors and MBM. This covalent bond is formed by the functional group on the ADC linker and the reaction between the agent and the functional group on MBM.
ADC連接子較佳地,但非必要,為化學上穩定的以適應細胞外部,且可經設計於細胞內裂解、破壞及/或另外特別是降解。另一種選擇,可使用並非設計用於細胞內裂解或降解的ADC連接子。穩定與不穩定的ADC連接子之選擇可依照細胞毒性劑及/或細胞抑制劑的毒性而定。就對正常細胞有毒的試劑,穩定的連接子為較佳。可利用選擇性或靶向性及對正常細胞毒性較低的試劑,ADC連接子對胞外環境的化學安定性較不重要。可用於連接藥物與MBM之各式各樣的ADC連接子已為本項技術所知。任何這些ADC連接子,以及其他ADC連接子可用於連接細胞毒性劑及/或細胞抑制劑與本文之ADC的MBM。The ADC linker is preferably, but not necessarily, chemically stable to adapt to the outside of the cell, and can be designed to be lysed, destroyed, and/or otherwise particularly degraded within the cell. Alternatively, ADC linkers that are not designed for intracellular lysis or degradation can be used. The choice of stable and unstable ADC linker can be determined according to the toxicity of the cytotoxic agent and/or cytostatic agent. For reagents that are toxic to normal cells, a stable linker is preferred. Reagents that are selective or targeted and less toxic to normal cells can be used, and the ADC linker is less important for the chemical stability of the extracellular environment. Various ADC linkers that can be used to connect drugs to MBM are known in the art. Any of these ADC linkers, as well as other ADC linkers, can be used to connect the cytotoxic agent and/or cytostatic agent to the MBM of the ADC herein.
可用於連接許多細胞毒性劑及/或細胞抑制劑與單一MBM分子之示例的多價ADC連接子係描述於,例如WO 2009/073445;WO 2010/068795;WO 2010/138719;WO 2011/120053;WO 2011/171020;WO 2013/096901;WO 2014/008375;WO 2014/093379;WO 2014/093394;WO 2014/093640中,其內容係以全文引用的方式併入本文中。例如,由Mersana等人所開發的Fleximer連接子技術具有得到良好物化性質之高-DAR ADC潛力。Mersana技術係以經由一系列的酯鍵將藥物分子併入溶解的聚縮醛骨架為基礎。此方法給予高負載的ADC(DAR高達20)同時維持良好的物化性質。Exemplary multivalent ADC linkers that can be used to link many cytotoxic agents and/or cytostatic agents to a single MBM molecule are described in, for example, WO 2009/073445; WO 2010/068795; WO 2010/138719; WO 2011/120053; WO 2011/171020; WO 2013/096901; WO 2014/008375; WO 2014/093379; WO 2014/093394; WO 2014/093640, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. For example, the Fleximer linker technology developed by Mersana et al. has the potential to obtain high-DAR ADCs with good physical and chemical properties. The Mersana technology is based on the incorporation of drug molecules into the dissolved polyacetal backbone via a series of ester bonds. This method gives high-load ADCs (DAR up to 20) while maintaining good physical and chemical properties.
可使用之示例的單價ADC連接子係描述於,例如Nolting, 2013, Antibody-Drug Conjugates, Methods in Molecular Biology 1045:71-100;Ducry et al., 2010, Bioconjugate Chem. 21:5-13;Zhao et al., 2011, J. Med. Chem. 54:3606-3623;美國專利第7,223,837號;美國專利第8,568,728號;美國專利第8,535,678號;及W02004010957中,其各自係以引用的方式併入本文中。Exemplary monovalent ADC linkers that can be used are described in, for example, Nolting, 2013, Antibody-Drug Conjugates, Methods in Molecular Biology 1045: 71-100; Ducry et al., 2010, Bioconjugate Chem. 21: 5-13; Zhao et al., 2011, J. Med. Chem. 54: 3606-3623; U.S. Patent No. 7,223,837; U.S. Patent No. 8,568,728; U.S. Patent No. 8,535,678; and WO2004010957, each of which is incorporated herein by reference middle.
舉例而言且不限於此,可包括在本文ADC中的某些可裂解和不可裂解ADC連接子係描述於下文中。By way of example and without limitation, certain cleavable and non-cleavable ADC linker systems that can be included in the ADC herein are described below.
在特定的具體實例中,所選的ADC連接子在活體內為可裂解的。可裂解ADC連接子可包括化學上或酵素分解上不穩定或可降解的鍵聯。可裂解ADC連接子一般係依賴細胞內處理以釋放藥物,例如在細胞質中還原,暴露於溶酶體的酸性條件或藉由特異性蛋白酶或細胞內的其他酵素裂解。可裂解的ADC連接子一般係併入一或多個化學上或酵素分解上可裂解的化學鍵,而ADC連接子的其餘部分為不可裂解的。在特定的具體實例中,ADC連接子係包括化學上不穩定基團,例如腙及/或雙硫基團。包括化學上不穩定基團的連接子係利用血漿和某些細胞質隔室之間的微分性質。就含腙的ADC連接子之促進藥物釋放的胞內條件為胞內體和溶酶體的酸性環境,而含雙硫基的ADC連接子係在含有高硫醇濃度,例如麩胱甘肽的細胞質液中還原。在特定的具體實例中,包括化學上不安定基團的ADC連接子之血漿安定性可藉由使用靠近化學上不安定基團的取代基,導入立體障礙來增加。In a specific embodiment, the ADC linker selected is cleavable in vivo. The cleavable ADC linker may include chemically or enzymatically unstable or degradable linkages. Cleavable ADC linkers generally rely on intracellular processing to release drugs, such as reduction in the cytoplasm, exposure to acidic conditions of the lysosome, or cleavage by specific proteases or other enzymes in the cell. The cleavable ADC linker generally incorporates one or more chemically or enzymatically cleavable chemical bonds, while the rest of the ADC linker is non-cleavable. In a specific embodiment, the ADC linker system includes a chemically labile group, such as a hydrazone and/or a disulfide group. The linker system that includes chemically labile groups takes advantage of the differential properties between plasma and certain cytoplasmic compartments. The intracellular conditions for promoting drug release of the ADC linker containing hydrazone are the acidic environment of endosomes and lysosomes, while the ADC linker containing disulfide groups is in the presence of high thiol concentration, such as glutathione. Reduction in cytoplasmic fluid. In a specific embodiment, the plasma stability of the ADC linker including a chemically unstable group can be increased by using a substituent close to the chemically unstable group and introducing a steric barrier.
可裂解ADC連接子可包括不可裂解部分或片段,及/或可裂解片段或部分可包括在另外不可裂解ADC連接子內以賦予其可解裂性。僅是舉例而言,聚乙二醇(PEG)和相關的聚合物可將可裂解基團包括在聚合物的骨架中。例如,聚乙二醇或聚合物ADC連接子可包括一或多個可裂解基團,例如雙硫鍵、腙或二肽。The cleavable ADC linker may include a non-cleavable portion or fragment, and/or the cleavable fragment or portion may be included in another non-cleavable ADC linker to impart cleavability. Merely by way of example, polyethylene glycol (PEG) and related polymers can include cleavable groups in the backbone of the polymer. For example, polyethylene glycol or polymer ADC linkers may include one or more cleavable groups, such as disulfide bonds, hydrazones, or dipeptides.
可包括在ADC連接子中的其他可裂解鍵聯包括藉由PEG羧酸或活化的PEG羧酸與在生物活性劑上的醇基團之反應所形成的酯鍵聯,其中此等酯基團一般係在生理條件下水解,釋出此生物活性劑。水解可降解的鍵聯包括,但不限於碳酸鍵聯;由胺和醛反應所產生的亞胺鍵聯;由醇與磷酸基團反應所形成的磷酸酯鍵聯;醛和醇的反應產物縮醛鍵聯;甲酸和醇之反應產物原酸酯鍵聯;及由亞磷醯胺基團所形成的寡核苷酸鍵聯,包括(但不限於)在聚合物末端和寡核苷酸的5'羥基基團。Other cleavable linkages that may be included in the ADC linker include ester linkages formed by the reaction of PEG carboxylic acids or activated PEG carboxylic acids with alcohol groups on the bioactive agent, wherein these ester groups Generally, it is hydrolyzed under physiological conditions to release the bioactive agent. Hydrolytically degradable linkages include, but are not limited to, carbonic acid linkages; imine linkages produced by the reaction of amines and aldehydes; phosphate linkages formed by the reaction of alcohols and phosphoric acid groups; condensation of the reaction products of aldehydes and alcohols Aldehyde linkage; orthoester linkage of the reaction product of formic acid and alcohol; and oligonucleotide linkage formed by phosphoamidite groups, including (but not limited to) at the end of the polymer and the oligonucleotide 5'hydroxyl group.
在特定的具體實例中,此ADC連接子係包括酵素可裂解的胜肽基團,例如三肽或二肽。在特定的具體實例中,二肽係選自:Val-Cit;Cit-Val;Ala-Ala;Ala-Cit;Cit-Ala;Asn-Cit;Cit-Asn;Cit-Cit;Val-Glu;Glu-Val;Ser-Cit;Cit-Ser;Lys-Cit;Cit-Lys;Asp-Cit;Cit-Asp;Ala-Val;Val-Ala;Phe-Lys;Val-Lys;Ala-Lys;Phe-Cit;Leu-Cit;lle-Cit;Phe-Arg;及Trp-Cit。在特定的具體實例中,此二肽係選自:Cit-Val;及Ala-Val。In a specific embodiment, the ADC linker system includes an enzyme-cleavable peptide group, such as a tripeptide or dipeptide. In a specific embodiment, the dipeptide system is selected from: Val-Cit; Cit-Val; Ala-Ala; Ala-Cit; Cit-Ala; Asn-Cit; Cit-Asn; Cit-Cit; Val-Glu; Glu -Val; Ser-Cit; Cit-Ser; Lys-Cit; Cit-Lys; Asp-Cit; Cit-Asp; Ala-Val; Val-Ala; Phe-Lys; Val-Lys; Ala-Lys; Phe-Cit ; Leu-Cit; lle-Cit; Phe-Arg; and Trp-Cit. In a specific embodiment, the dipeptide system is selected from: Cit-Val; and Ala-Val.
在任何各種上文或本文中所論述的ADC之具體實例中,ADC可具有1至20,更典型地範圍2至10之藥物:抗體比率(或在此情況下,藥物:MBM比率)。6.5. 核酸和宿主細胞 In any of the various specific examples of ADCs discussed above or herein, the ADC may have a drug:antibody ratio (or in this case, a drug:MBM ratio) ranging from 1 to 20, and more typically ranging from 2 to 10. 6.5. Nucleic acids and host cells
在另外方面,本文係提供編碼本文MBM之核酸。在某些具體實例中,此MBM係由單一核酸所編碼。在其他具體實例中,此MBM係由多數個核酸(例如二、三或四個)核酸所編碼。In another aspect, this document provides a nucleic acid encoding the MBM herein. In some specific examples, this MBM is encoded by a single nucleic acid. In other specific examples, the MBM is encoded by a plurality of nucleic acids (for example, two, three, or four) nucleic acids.
單一核酸可編碼包括一單一多肽鏈之MBM,包括二或更多條多肽鏈的MBM,或包括二條以上多肽鏈的MBM之一部份(例如,單一核酸可編碼包括三、四或更多條多肽鏈之MBM的二條多肽,或包括四或更多條多肽鏈之MBM的三條多肽)。就表現的個別控制,編碼二或更多條多肽鏈的開放閱讀框可在個別轉錄調節元件(例如,啟動子及/或增強子)之控制下。編碼二或更多條多肽鏈的開放閱讀框亦可藉由相同的轉錄調節元件控制,及藉由內部核糖體進入位點(IRES)序列隔開供轉譯成個別的多肽。A single nucleic acid can encode an MBM that includes a single polypeptide chain, an MBM that includes two or more polypeptide chains, or a part of an MBM that includes two or more polypeptide chains (for example, a single nucleic acid can encode three, four, or more Two polypeptides of the MBM of the polypeptide chain, or three polypeptides of the MBM including four or more polypeptide chains). With regard to individual control of performance, an open reading frame encoding two or more polypeptide chains can be under the control of individual transcriptional regulatory elements (e.g., promoters and/or enhancers). The open reading frame encoding two or more polypeptide chains can also be controlled by the same transcriptional regulatory elements and separated by internal ribosome entry site (IRES) sequences for translation into individual polypeptides.
在某些具體實例中,包括二或更多條多肽鏈之MBM係由二或更多核酸所編碼。編碼MBM的核酸數目可等於或低於MBM中多肽鏈的數目(例如,當一條以上的多肽鏈係由單一核酸所編碼時)。In some embodiments, the MBM including two or more polypeptide chains is encoded by two or more nucleic acids. The number of nucleic acids encoding MBM may be equal to or lower than the number of polypeptide chains in MBM (for example, when more than one polypeptide chain is encoded by a single nucleic acid).
本文之核酸可為DNA或RNA(例如,mRNA)。The nucleic acid herein can be DNA or RNA (e.g., mRNA).
在另外方面,本文係提供含有本文核酸之宿主細胞和載體。此核酸可存在單一載體中或存在相同宿主細胞的個別的載體中,如下文更詳細說明。6.5.1. 載體 In another aspect, this document provides host cells and vectors containing the nucleic acid herein. This nucleic acid may be in a single vector or in a separate vector in the same host cell, as explained in more detail below. 6.5.1. Carrier
本文係提供包括編碼文中所述之MBM或MBM組份,例如半抗體之一或二條多肽鏈的核苷酸序列之載體。此載體係包括,但不限於病毒、質體、黏質體、λ噬菌體或酵母菌人工染色體(YAC)。This document provides a vector comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding the MBM or MBM component described herein, such as one or two polypeptide chains of a half antibody. This carrier system includes, but is not limited to, virus, plastid, mucilage, lambda phage or yeast artificial chromosome (YAC).
有許多的載體系統可運用。例如,其中一種載體係利用衍生自動物病毒之DNA元件,例如,舉例而言,牛乳突病毒、多瘤病毒、腺病毒、牛痘病毒、桿狀病毒、反轉錄病毒(勞斯肉瘤病毒(Rous Sarcoma virus)、MMTV或MOMLV)或SV40病毒。另一類載體係利用衍生自RNA病毒的RNA元件,例如塞姆利基森林病毒(Semliki Forest virus)、東方馬腦炎病毒和黃熱病毒。There are many vector systems available. For example, one of the vector systems utilizes DNA elements derived from animal viruses, such as, for example, bovine papilloma virus, polyoma virus, adenovirus, vaccinia virus, baculovirus, retrovirus (Rous Sarcoma virus (Rous Sarcoma virus) virus), MMTV or MOMLV) or SV40 virus. Another type of carrier system utilizes RNA elements derived from RNA viruses, such as Semliki Forest virus, Eastern equine encephalitis virus, and yellow fever virus.
另外,可藉由導入一或多個允許選擇轉染宿主細胞之標記來選擇已穩定將DNA整合至其染色體中的細胞。此標記可提供,例如,質子移動作用給營養缺陷的宿主、殺微生物劑阻抗性(例如,抗生素)或重金屬,例如銅或諸如此類之阻抗性。可選擇標記基因可直接連接所欲表現的DNA序列,或藉由共轉化導入到相同細胞。就mRNA之最佳合成亦可能需要另外的元件。這些元件可包括剪接訊號,以及轉錄啟動子、增強子和終止訊號。In addition, cells that have stably integrated DNA into their chromosomes can be selected by introducing one or more markers that allow the selection of transfected host cells. This label can provide, for example, the transfer of protons to the auxotrophic host, the resistance of microbicides (for example, antibiotics), or the resistance of heavy metals, such as copper or the like. The selectable marker gene can be directly connected to the desired DNA sequence, or introduced into the same cell by co-transformation. Additional elements may also be required for optimal synthesis of mRNA. These elements can include splicing signals, as well as transcription promoters, enhancers, and termination signals.
一但表現含有該結構的載體或DNA序列已備妥供表現,則表現載體可轉染或導入到適當的宿主細胞。此項可運用各種技術來完成,例如,舉例而言,原生質融合、磷酸鈣沉澱、電穿孔、反轉錄病毒轉導、病毒轉染、基因槍、脂質為基礎的轉染或其他習用的技術。用於培養所產生的轉染細胞和用於回收表現的多肽之方法和條件已為熟習本項技術者所知,且依照特定的表現載體和所用的哺乳動物細胞,以本說明書為基準,可變化或最佳化。6.5.2. 細胞 Once the expression vector or DNA sequence containing the structure is ready for expression, the expression vector can be transfected or introduced into an appropriate host cell. This can be accomplished using various techniques, such as, for example, protoplast fusion, calcium phosphate precipitation, electroporation, retroviral transduction, viral transfection, gene gun, lipid-based transfection or other conventional techniques. The methods and conditions for culturing the transfected cells produced and for recovering the expressed polypeptides are known to those skilled in the art, and according to the specific expression vector and mammalian cells used, based on this specification, Change or optimize. 6.5.2. Cells
本文亦提供包括本文之核酸的宿主細胞。Also provided herein are host cells that include the nucleic acids herein.
在一具體實例中,此宿主細胞係經基因工程化包括一或多個文中所述的核酸。In a specific example, the host cell line is genetically engineered to include one or more of the nucleic acids described herein.
在一具體實例中,此宿主細胞細係藉由使用表現匣加以基因工程化。詞語「表現匣」係指能在與此序列相容的宿主中使基因表現之核苷酸序列。此等表現匣可包括一啟動子,有或無內含子之開放閱讀框和終止訊號。亦可使用必要的或有助於進行表現之另外的因子,例如,舉例而言,誘導性啟動子。In a specific example, the host cell line is genetically engineered through the use of expression cassettes. The term "expression cassette" refers to a nucleotide sequence capable of expressing a gene in a host compatible with this sequence. These expression cassettes may include a promoter, an open reading frame with or without introns, and a termination signal. Additional factors that are necessary or helpful for performance can also be used, such as, for example, inducible promoters.
本文亦提供包括文中所述之載體的宿主細胞。Also provided herein are host cells that include the vectors described herein.
此細胞可為,但不限於,真核細胞、細菌細胞、昆蟲細胞或人類細胞。適合的真核細胞包括,但不限於非洲綠獼猴腎細胞(Vero cell)、HeLa細胞、COS細胞、CHO細胞、HEK293細胞、BHK細胞和MDCKII細胞。適合的昆蟲細胞包括,但不限於Sf9細胞。6.6. 醫藥組成物 The cell can be, but is not limited to, a eukaryotic cell, a bacterial cell, an insect cell, or a human cell. Suitable eukaryotic cells include, but are not limited to, Vero cells, HeLa cells, COS cells, CHO cells, HEK293 cells, BHK cells and MDCKII cells. Suitable insect cells include, but are not limited to Sf9 cells. 6.6. Pharmaceutical composition
本文之MBM及/或ADC可為包括MBM及/或ADC及一或多種載劑、賦形劑及/或稀釋劑之組成物形式。組成物可針對特定用途調配,例如用作獸藥用途或人類的醫藥用途。組成物的形式(例如,乾粉、液體調配物等)和所用的賦形劑、稀釋劑及/或載劑將依照所希望的MBM及/或ADC用途,及治療劑用途,給藥模式而定。The MBM and/or ADC herein may be in the form of a composition including MBM and/or ADC and one or more carriers, excipients and/or diluents. The composition can be formulated for specific purposes, such as veterinary medicine or human medicine. The form of the composition (eg, dry powder, liquid formulation, etc.) and the excipients, diluents and/or carriers used will depend on the desired MBM and/or ADC use, and therapeutic use, and the mode of administration. .
就治療用途,組成物可以無菌、包括一醫藥上可接受載劑之醫藥組成物的部份來供應。此組成物可為任何適合的形式(依照將其投予病患之所欲方法而定)。此醫藥組成物可藉由各種路徑投予病患,例如口服、經皮、皮下、鼻內、靜脈內、肌肉內、腫瘤內、鞘內或局部地。在任何特定案例中最適合的給藥路徑將依照特定抗體及/或ADC、對象和疾病性質及嚴重度以及該對象的身體狀況而定。典型的,此醫藥組成物將以靜脈內或皮下給藥。For therapeutic use, the composition can be supplied as a part of a pharmaceutical composition that is sterile, including a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The composition can be in any suitable form (depending on the desired method of administering it to the patient). The pharmaceutical composition can be administered to the patient through various routes, such as oral, transdermal, subcutaneous, intranasal, intravenous, intramuscular, intratumoral, intrathecal, or topical. The most suitable route of administration in any particular case will depend on the particular antibody and/or ADC, the subject and the nature and severity of the disease, and the subject's physical condition. Typically, the pharmaceutical composition will be administered intravenously or subcutaneously.
醫藥組成物方便地可以每劑含有預定量之本揭示MBM及/或ADC文的單位劑型存在。包括在單位劑量內的MBM及/或ADC之量將依照所欲治療的疾病以及本項技術中熟知的其他因子而定。此等單位劑型可為含有一適用於單一給藥之MBM及/或ADC量的凍乾粉末,或為液體形式。乾粉單位劑型可包裝成帶有注射器、適合量之稀釋劑及/或可用於給藥的其他組份之套組。液體形式的單位劑量方便地可以預充填一適用於單一給藥之MBM及/或ADCU量的注射器形式來供應。The pharmaceutical composition can conveniently be presented in a unit dosage form containing a predetermined amount of the MBM and/or ADC of the present disclosure per dose. The amount of MBM and/or ADC included in the unit dose will depend on the disease to be treated and other factors well known in the art. These unit dosage forms may be lyophilized powders containing an amount of MBM and/or ADC suitable for single administration, or may be in liquid form. The dry powder unit dosage form can be packaged as a kit with a syringe, an appropriate amount of diluent, and/or other components that can be used for administration. The unit dose in liquid form can conveniently be supplied in the form of a syringe pre-filled with an amount of MBM and/or ADCU suitable for single administration.
醫藥組成物亦可以含有適用於多次給藥之ADC量的散裝形來供應。The pharmaceutical composition can also be supplied in bulk form containing the amount of ADC suitable for multiple administrations.
醫藥組成物可藉由將具有所欲純度之MBM及/或ADC與視需要典型用於本項技術之醫藥上可接受載劑、賦形劑或安定劑(其全部在文中係稱為「載劑」),亦即緩衝劑、安定劑、防腐劑、等張劑、非離子清潔劑、抗氧化劑和其他的各式各樣添加劑混合來製備供做為凍乾調配物或水溶液儲存。參見,Remington’s Pharmaceutical Sciences, 16th edition (Osol, ed. 1980)。此等添加劑在所用的劑量和濃度上對於接受者應為無毒的。The pharmaceutical composition can be prepared by combining MBM and/or ADC with the desired purity with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, excipients, or stabilizers (all of which are referred to as "carriers" in the text), as needed, typically used in this technology. ”), that is, buffers, stabilizers, preservatives, isotonic agents, non-ionic detergents, antioxidants, and various other additives are mixed to prepare them for storage as freeze-dried formulations or aqueous solutions. See, Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences, 16th edition (Osol, ed. 1980). These additives should be non-toxic to the recipient in the dosage and concentration used.
緩衝劑係幫助維持近似生理條件之範圍內的pH。其可以廣泛的各種濃度存在,但典型地將以從約2 mM至約50 mM之濃度範圍存在。適合本文使用的緩衝劑包括有機和無機酸及其鹽類,例如檸檬酸鹽緩衝劑(例如,檸檬酸二氫鈉-檸檬酸二鈉混合物、檸檬酸-檸檬酸三鈉混合物、檸檬酸-檸檬酸二氫鈉混合物等),琥珀酸鹽緩衝劑(例如琥珀酸-琥珀酸一鈉混合物、琥珀酸-氫氧化鈉混合物、琥珀酸-琥珀酸二鈉混合物等),酒石酸鹽緩衝劑(例如,酒石酸-酒石酸鈉混合物、酒石酸-酒石酸鉀混合物、酒石酸-氫氧化鈉混合物等),延胡索酸鹽緩衝劑(例如,延胡索酸-延胡索酸一鈉混合物、延胡索酸-延胡索酸二鈉混合物、延胡索酸一鈉-延胡索酸二鈉混合物等),葡萄糖酸鹽緩衝劑(例如,葡萄糖酸-葡萄糖酸鈉混合物、葡萄糖酸-氫氧化鈉混合物、葡萄糖酸-葡萄糖酸鉀混合物等),草酸鹽緩衝劑(例如,草酸-草酸鈉混合物、草酸-氫氧化鈉混合物、草酸-草酸鉀混合物等),乳酸鹽緩衝劑(例如,乳酸-乳酸鈉混合物、乳酸-氫氧化鈉混合物、乳酸-乳酸鉀混合物等)及乙酸鹽緩衝劑(例如,乙酸-乙酸鈉混合物、乙酸-氫氧化鈉混合物等)。另外,可使用磷酸鹽緩衝劑、組胺酸緩衝劑和三甲基胺鹽類,例如Tris。Buffers help maintain the pH within the range of approximate physiological conditions. It can be present in a wide variety of concentrations, but will typically be present in a concentration range from about 2 mM to about 50 mM. Buffers suitable for use herein include organic and inorganic acids and their salts, such as citrate buffers (e.g., sodium dihydrogen citrate-disodium citrate mixture, citric acid-trisodium citrate mixture, citric acid-lemon Sodium dihydrogen acid mixture, etc.), succinate buffer (for example, succinic acid-monosodium succinate mixture, succinic acid-sodium hydroxide mixture, succinic acid-disodium succinate mixture, etc.), tartrate buffer (for example, Tartaric acid-sodium tartrate mixture, tartaric acid-potassium tartrate mixture, tartaric acid-sodium hydroxide mixture, etc.), fumarate buffer (for example, fumaric acid-fumarate monosodium mixture, fumaric acid-fumarate disodium mixture, fumarate monosodium-fumarate disodium mixture, etc.) Etc.), gluconate buffer (for example, gluconate-sodium gluconate mixture, gluconate-sodium hydroxide mixture, gluconate-potassium gluconate mixture, etc.), oxalate buffer (for example, oxalate-sodium oxalate mixture , Oxalic acid-sodium hydroxide mixture, oxalic acid-potassium oxalate mixture, etc.), lactate buffer (for example, lactic acid-sodium lactate mixture, lactic acid-sodium hydroxide mixture, lactic acid-potassium lactate mixture, etc.) and acetate buffer (for example, Acetic acid-sodium acetate mixture, acetic acid-sodium hydroxide mixture, etc.). In addition, phosphate buffers, histidine buffers, and trimethylamine salts, such as Tris, can be used.
可加入防腐劑延緩微生物生長,且可以範圍從約0.2%-1 %(w/v)之量加入。適合本文使用的防腐劑包括酚、苯甲醇、間甲酚、對羥基苯甲酸甲酯、對羥基苯甲酸丙酯、十八烷基二甲基苄基氯化銨、苯紮氯銨鹵化物(benzalconium halide)(例如氯化物、溴化物和碘化物)、氯化六甲二銨(hexamethonium chloride)和對羥基苯甲酸烷基酯,例如對羥基苯甲酸甲酯或丙酯、鄰苯二酚、間苯二酚、環己醇和3-戊醇。等張劑,有時候稱為「安定劑」,可加入用以確保本文之液體組成物的等張性,並包括多元糖醇,例如三元或更高糖醇,例如甘油、赤蘚醇、阿拉伯糖醇、木糖醇、山梨糖醇和甘露醇。安定劑係指種類廣泛的賦形劑,其功能範圍係從填充劑至溶解治療劑或幫助防止變性或黏附在器壁之添加劑。典型的安定劑可為多元糖醇(列舉於上);胺基酸,例如精胺酸、離胺酸、甘胺酸、麩醯胺酸、天門冬醯胺酸、組胺酸、丙胺酸、鳥胺酸、L-白胺酸、2-苯丙胺酸、麩胺酸、蘇胺酸等,有機糖類或糖醇,例如乳糖、海藻糖、水蘇糖、甘露醇、山梨糖醇、木糖醇、核糖醇、肌醇、半乳糖醇、甘油及諸如此類,包括環醇類,例如肌醇;聚乙二醇;胺基酸聚合物;含硫還原劑,例如尿素、麩胱甘肽、硫辛酸、巰基乙酸鈉、硫甘油、a-巰基甘油和硫代硫酸鈉;低分子量多肽(例如10個或更少殘基的多肽);蛋白,例如人類血清白蛋白、牛血清白蛋白、明膠或免疫球蛋白;親水聚合物,例如聚乙烯吡咯酮,單醣類,例如木糖、甘露糖、果糖、葡萄糖;雙醣類,例如乳糖、麥芽糖、蔗糖和海藻糖;及三醣類,例如棉子糖;及多醣類,例如右旋糖酐。依ADC的重量,安定劑可以範圍從0.5至10 wt %之量存在。Preservatives can be added to retard the growth of microorganisms, and can be added in an amount ranging from about 0.2% to 1% (w/v). Preservatives suitable for use herein include phenol, benzyl alcohol, m-cresol, methyl paraben, propyl paraben, octadecyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, benzalkonium chloride halide ( benzalconium halide) (such as chloride, bromide and iodide), hexamethonium chloride and alkyl p-hydroxybenzoate, such as methyl or propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, catechol, m- Hydroquinone, cyclohexanol and 3-pentanol. Isotonic agents, sometimes called "stabilizers", can be added to ensure the isotonicity of the liquid composition herein, and include polysaccharide alcohols, such as trivalent or higher sugar alcohols, such as glycerol, erythritol, Arabitol, xylitol, sorbitol and mannitol. Stabilizers refer to a wide range of excipients, whose functions range from fillers to dissolving therapeutic agents or additives that help prevent denaturation or stick to the walls. Typical stabilizers can be polysaccharide alcohols (listed above); amino acids, such as arginine, lysine, glycine, glutamic acid, aspartic acid, histidine, alanine, Ornithine, L-leucine, 2-phenylalanine, glutamine, threonine, etc., organic sugars or sugar alcohols, such as lactose, trehalose, stachyose, mannitol, sorbitol, xylitol , Ribitol, inositol, galactitol, glycerol and the like, including cyclic alcohols, such as inositol; polyethylene glycol; amino acid polymers; sulfur-containing reducing agents, such as urea, glutathione, and lipoic acid , Sodium thioglycolate, thioglycerol, α-mercaptoglycerol, and sodium thiosulfate; low molecular weight polypeptides (such as polypeptides with 10 or fewer residues); proteins, such as human serum albumin, bovine serum albumin, gelatin, or immune Globulin; Hydrophilic polymers such as polyvinylpyrrolidone, monosaccharides such as xylose, mannose, fructose, glucose; disaccharides such as lactose, maltose, sucrose and trehalose; and trisaccharides such as cotton seed Sugar; and polysaccharides, such as dextran. Depending on the weight of the ADC, the stabilizer may be present in an amount ranging from 0.5 to 10 wt%.
可加入非離子界面活性劑或清潔劑(亦稱為「濕化劑」)幫助溶解糖蛋白以及保護糖蛋白防止攪動引發的聚集作用,其亦允許調配物暴露於剪切表面應力而不會造成蛋白變性。適合的非離子界面活性劑包括聚山梨醇酯(20、80等)、泊洛沙姆( polyoxamer)(184、188等)及複合多元醇(pluronic polyol)。非離子界面活性劑可以約0.05 mg/mL至約1.0 mg/mL範圍存在,例如約0.07 mg/mL至約0.2 mg/mL。Non-ionic surfactants or detergents (also known as "wetting agents") can be added to help dissolve glycoproteins and protect glycoproteins from aggregation caused by agitation. It also allows the formulation to be exposed to shear surface stress without causing Protein denaturation. Suitable non-ionic surfactants include polysorbates (20, 80, etc.), polyoxamers (184, 188, etc.), and pluronic polyols. The nonionic surfactant may be present in the range of about 0.05 mg/mL to about 1.0 mg/mL, for example, about 0.07 mg/mL to about 0.2 mg/mL.
另外的各式各樣賦形劑係括填充劑(例如,澱粉),螯合劑(例如,EDTA),抗氧化劑(例如,抗壞血酸、甲硫胺酸、維生素E)和共溶劑。6.7. 治療適應症 Additional various excipients include fillers (e.g., starch), chelating agents (e.g., EDTA), antioxidants (e.g., ascorbic acid, methionine, vitamin E), and co-solvents. 6.7. Treatment indications
本文之MBM、ADC和醫藥組成物可用於治療癌症,例如與表現和ABS1、ABS2和ABS3相結合之目標分子有關的癌症。The MBM, ADC, and pharmaceutical compositions herein can be used to treat cancer, such as cancers related to target molecules that are combined with ABS1, ABS2, and ABS3.
因此,在一方面,本文係提供治療癌症的方法,該方法係包括對患有癌症之對象投予有效量之本文MBM、接合物或醫藥組成物。在特定的具體實例中,與FGFR3結合,及視需要與CD63結合或與APLP2結合之本文MBM,可用於治療膀胱癌、膠質母細胞瘤和鱗狀細胞肺癌。Therefore, in one aspect, this document provides a method of treating cancer, which method comprises administering to a subject suffering from cancer an effective amount of the MBM, conjugate or pharmaceutical composition herein. In a specific example, the MBM herein, which binds to FGFR3, and optionally to CD63 or APLP2, can be used to treat bladder cancer, glioblastoma, and squamous cell lung cancer.
本文之MBM、ADC和醫藥組成物亦可用於非癌症適應症,例如用於治療非酒精性脂肪性肝炎(「NASH」),治療代謝疾病,降低循環中HDL膽固醇,增加循環中LDL膽固醇,降低血液三酸甘油酯,治療肥胖症和治療糖尿病。就此等非癌症適應症,在某些具體實例中,MBM係以KLB及/或FGFR1c為標的。The MBM, ADC and pharmaceutical compositions herein can also be used for non-cancer indications, such as the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis ("NASH"), the treatment of metabolic diseases, lower circulating HDL cholesterol, increase circulating LDL cholesterol, and lower Blood triglycerides, treatment of obesity and treatment of diabetes. For these non-cancer indications, in some specific examples, MBM is targeted at KLB and/or FGFR1c.
因此,在一方面,本文係提供降低循環中HDL膽固醇之方法,該方法係包括對患有升高HDL量之對象投予有效量之本文MBM、接合物或醫藥組成物。Therefore, in one aspect, this document provides a method of lowering HDL cholesterol in the circulation, the method comprising administering an effective amount of the MBM herein, a conjugate, or a pharmaceutical composition to a subject suffering from an elevated HDL amount.
在另外方面,本文係提供增加循環中LDL膽固醇之方法,該方法係包括對患有低LDL量之對象投予有效量之本文MBM、接合物或醫藥組成物。In another aspect, this document provides a method of increasing circulating LDL cholesterol, the method comprising administering an effective amount of the MBM herein, a conjugate, or a pharmaceutical composition to a subject suffering from a low LDL amount.
在另外方面,本文係提供降低血液三酸甘油酯之方法,該方法係包括對患有升高的三酸甘油酯量之對象投予有效量之本文MBM、接合物或醫藥組成物。In another aspect, this document provides a method for lowering blood triglycerides, the method comprising administering an effective amount of the MBM, conjugate or pharmaceutical composition herein to a subject suffering from an elevated amount of triglyceride.
在另外方面,本文係提供降低血糖之方法,該方法係包括對患有升高血糖量之對象投予有效量之本文MBM、接合物或醫藥組成物。In another aspect, this document provides a method of lowering blood glucose, the method comprising administering an effective amount of the MBM, conjugate or pharmaceutical composition herein to a subject suffering from an elevated blood glucose level.
在另外方面,本文係提供治療肥胖症之方法,該方法係包括對患有肥胖症之對象投予有效量之本文MBM、接合物或醫藥組成物。In another aspect, this document provides a method of treating obesity, the method comprising administering to a subject suffering from obesity an effective amount of the MBM, conjugate or pharmaceutical composition herein.
在另外方面,本文係提供治療糖尿病之方法,該方法係包括對患有糖尿病之對象投予有效量之本文MBM、接合物或醫藥組成物。7. 實例 7.1. 實例 1 : FGFR1c x KLB x KLB 2+1 N-scFv MBMs 7.1.1. 材料和方法 7.1.1.1.MBM 之生成 In another aspect, this document provides a method of treating diabetes, the method comprising administering an effective amount of the MBM, conjugate or pharmaceutical composition herein to a subject suffering from diabetes. 7. Examples 7.1 Example 1:.. FGFR1c x KLB x
將與KLB表位1(ep1)或表位2(ep2)結合的各種KLB scFvs與來自現有類IgG雙特異性分子REGN4366之FGFR1c VH域的N-端融合,其中REGN4366係以FGFR1c和KLB二者為標的(圖1和表7)。Fusion of various KLB scFvs that bind to KLB epitope 1 (ep1) or epitope 2 (ep2) with the N-terminus of the FGFR1c VH domain from the existing IgG-like bispecific molecule REGN4366, where REGN4366 is based on both FGFR1c and KLB For the subject (Figure 1 and Table 7).
編碼(i)各種KLB scFvs,以VL(帶有100C突變,Kabat編號),連接子(4xG4S (SEQ ID NO:57))和VH(帶有44C突變,Kabat編號)的方向,接著用於連接scFvs和FGFR1c結合Fab之不同長度的連接子,(ii)FGFR1c結合Fab,及(iii)帶有形成杵狀突變之gG1 Fc區(S354C, T366W,EU編號),形成臼狀的突變(Y349C, T366S, L368A, Y407V,EU編號)和星狀突變 (H435R, Y436F,EU編號)之DNA片段,係由Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc. (San Diego, California)或GenScript (Piscataway, NJ)所合成。Encoding (i) various KLB scFvs, in the direction of VL (with 100C mutation, Kabat numbering), linker (4xG4S (SEQ ID NO: 57)) and VH (with 44C mutation, Kabat numbering), and then used for ligation scFvs and FGFR1c bind to Fab's different length linkers, (ii) FGFR1c binds to Fab, and (iii) gG1 Fc region with clubbing mutations (S354C, T366W, EU numbering), forming hole-shaped mutations (Y349C, The DNA fragments of T366S, L368A, Y407V, EU numbering) and star mutations (H435R, Y436F, EU numbering) were synthesized by Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc. (San Diego, California) or GenScript (Piscataway, NJ).
依照New England BioLabs Inc.所提供的標準分子選殖方法,藉由NEBuilder HiFi DNA組合套組(New England BioLabs Inc.)或限制性消化,接著接合,製造用於個別重鏈的哺乳動物表現載體。就表現FGFR1c/KLB/KLB 2+1 N-scFv MBMs (F1K-scFv1-9),係將重鏈(「Hc1-Knob」和「Hc2-Hole*」)和通用輕鏈DNA依照製造商的方法共轉染至Expi293細胞(ThermoFisher Scientific)。收取50 ml的細胞培養基並經由HiTrap蛋白A FF管柱(GE Healthcare)進行純化處理。就功能確認,將選擇的MBM放大至200 ml並進行一系列純化程序,包括粒徑排阻層析法作為最終步驟。製造和純化REGN4366(帶有與KLB結合的Fab和與FGFR1c結合的Fab),作為類IgG雙特異性對照分子。7.1.1.2. HEK293.SREluc.hFGFR1cHS/ hKLB 報導子 為基礎的分析 According to the standard molecular selection method provided by New England BioLabs Inc., NEBuilder HiFi DNA combo kit (New England BioLabs Inc.) or restriction digestion followed by conjugation was used to manufacture mammalian expression vectors for individual heavy chains. For the performance of FGFR1c/KLB/
使用穩定表現人類FGFR1c和KLB的HEK293.SREluc.hFGFR1cHS / hKLB細胞以及螢光酶報導子基因於含有血清反應元素(SRE)的啟動子之控制下,檢測MBM其促效劑活性。使用帶有6xHis標籤(SEQ ID NO:58)的重組人類FGF21做為正對照,以得自FGF21的最大報導子活性定義為100%活性。將細胞以各MBM或6xHis-FGF21處理6小時,及然後進行螢光酶分析。對照FGF21所引發的最大活性,將個別MBM所引發的活性百分比正常化。進行劑量反應分析用以測定EC50。7.1.1.3. hFGFR1c 和 hKLB 結合之 Biacore 分析 Use HEK293.SREluc.hFGFR1cHS/hKLB cells stably expressing human FGFR1c and KLB and the luciferase reporter gene under the control of a serum response element (SRE)-containing promoter to detect the agonist activity of MBM. Recombinant human FGF21 with a 6xHis tag (SEQ ID NO: 58) was used as a positive control, and the maximum reporter activity from FGF21 was defined as 100% activity. The cells were treated with each MBM or 6xHis-FGF21 for 6 hours, and then subjected to luciferase analysis. In contrast to the maximum activity elicited by FGF21, the percentage of activity elicited by individual MBMs was normalized. A dose response analysis was performed to determine the EC50. 7.1.1.3. Biacore analysis of the combination of hFGFR1c and hKLB
藉由Biacore分析測定F1K-scFv6結合作用的親和力和機制。為了比較F1K-scFv6對KLB的表關親和力與親代KLB mAb的單價親和力,係使用抗體捕捉模式。簡言之,將FGFR1c親代mAb 19842、KLB親代mAb 22532P2和22393P2、FGFR1c/KLB親代雙特異性抗體REGN4366和F1K-scFv6,以抗-人類Fc抗體(REGN2567)固定在CM5晶片上。將不同濃度的hFGFR1c_V5_6xHis(800–12.5 nM,4-倍稀釋)或hKLB.HA.6xHis(100–1.56nM,4倍稀釋)以50 µL/min注射2 min並於25°C進行分析。使用1:1結合模型使用Scrubber 2.0c藉由擬合即時數據測量結合動力學參數。7.1.1.4. 流式細胞術之細胞為基礎的結合 The affinity and mechanism of F1K-scFv6 binding were determined by Biacore analysis. In order to compare the epitope affinity of F1K-scFv6 to KLB and the monovalent affinity of the parental KLB mAb, the antibody capture mode was used. In short, FGFR1c
將HEK293/Cas9-hFGFR1/hKLB (KLB+)、HEK293/hFGFR1c (hFGFR1c+)和HEK293/hFGFR1c /hKLB (hFGFR1c+/hKLB+)細胞以1×106
個細胞/mL懸浮於完全杜氏修改伊格爾培養基(complete Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium)(DMEM)(10% 胎牛血清(FBS),1x青黴素鏈黴素-麩醯胺酸)並以1×105
個細胞進行染色。加入MBM並於2至8°C將細胞染色30 min。以FACS清洗緩衝液(含有1% FBS和1 mM EDTA的磷酸鹽緩衝食鹽水(PBS))清洗細胞二次並於4°C以1800 RPM離心4 min。加入接合異藻藍蛋白的山羊抗人類IgG(Jackson Immuno Research, 109-136-098, 1:400)並於2至8°C以細胞孵育30 min。如之前般清洗細胞並懸浮於100 μL的2%三聚甲醛。於2至8°C將細胞孵育30 min並清洗二次。使用BD LSRFortessaTM FACS儀器分析染色的細胞。7.1.2. 結果 7.1.2.1. FGFR1c/KLB/KLB 2+1 N-scFv MBM 之生成 HEK293/Cas9-hFGFR1/hKLB (KLB+), HEK293/hFGFR1c (hFGFR1c+) and HEK293/hFGFR1c/hKLB (hFGFR1c+/hKLB+) cells were suspended in complete Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium (complete ) at 1×10 6 cells/mL Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium) (DMEM) (10% fetal bovine serum (FBS), 1x penicillin-streptomycin-glutamic acid) and stained with 1×10 5 cells. Add MBM and stain the cells for 30 min at 2 to 8°C. The cells were washed twice with FACS washing buffer (phosphate buffered saline (PBS) containing 1% FBS and 1 mM EDTA) and centrifuged at 1800 RPM for 4 min at 4°C. Add isophycocyanin-conjugated goat anti-human IgG (Jackson Immuno Research, 109-136-098, 1:400) and incubate the cells at 2 to 8°C for 30 min. The cells were washed as before and suspended in 100 μL of 2% paraformaldehyde. Incubate the cells for 30 min at 2 to 8°C and wash twice. BD LSRFortessaTM FACS instrument was used to analyze the stained cells. 7.1.2 Results 7.1.2.1. FGFR1c / KLB /
表現和純化九種具有表7中所示特徵之FGFR1c/KLB/KLB 2+1 N-scFv MBM。
使用HEK293.SREluc.hFGFR1cHS/hKLB分析所純化的FGFR1c/KLB/KLB 2+1 N-scFv MBM之促效劑活性的細胞基礎報導子分析結果係如表8中所示。以活性為基準,發現F1K_scFv3、F1K_scFv6和F1K_scFv9為最佳活化劑。其全部共享相同的與KLB ep2區之KLB靶向scFv結合,且在此分析中比具有如同原生KLB Fab以相同KLB ep1區為標的的scFv之MBM明顯地更具活性。值得注意地,觀察到帶有30個胺基酸長度之cFv-Fab l連接子的F1K_scFv6具有54.1%最高活性及最佳效力(EC50 = 9.80E-10 M)。
F1K-scFv6的Biacore分析結果係如表9A至9B中所示。發現F1K-scFv6對hKLB具有1.47E-11 M之KD,其代表分別相較於親代KLB mAbs 22532P2和22393P2親和力分別增加55和1,333倍。當F1K-scFv6與REGN4366(相較於hKLB之22393P2臂)相比較時,亦觀察到對hKLB增加的親和力。此觀察強力地支持對KLB具有不同的表位靶向臂之F1K-scFv6,可同時佔用相同hKLB分子上的二個結合位之結果。就hFGFR1c結合,相較於其親代FGFR1c mAb 19842或親代雙特異性抗體REGN4366(帶有hFGFR1c之19842臂),F1K-scFv6對hFGFR1c具有稍微降低的親和力(4倍)。
為了進一步確認在細胞為基礎的設定下F1K-scFv6對hKLB提升的親和力之相關性,係使用FACS結合分析將三特異性F1K-scFv6 (FGFR1c/KLB/KLB)與雙特異性抗體REGN4366 (FGFR1c/KLB 22393臂)和REGN679 (FGFR1c/KLB 22532臂)、親代抗體22393 IgG (KLB)、22532 IgG (KLB)及19842 IgG(FGFR1c)做比較。在HEK293/Cas9-hFGFR1/hKLB (hFGFR1剔除和hKLB過度表現)及HEK293/hFGFR1c/hKLB (hFGFR1c和hKLB過度表現)二種細胞中,F1K-scFv6在結合上一貫地展現比所有其他對照組更強力的EC50(圖6A和6C)。在HEK293/hFGFR1c細胞中(帶有對hFGFR1c雙價性),觀察到19842 IgG具有最強的結合,接著REGN4366和F1K-scFv6(圖6B)。FACS結合數據與Biacore分析完全一致。不受限於理論,咸信此實例之數據顯現經由2+1 N-scFv三特異性設計之hKLB的雙表位結合提升了抗體媒介的KLB/FGFR1c受體複合物交互作用及潛在的細胞表面叢集。7.1.2.5. 2+1 N-scFv MBM F1K-scFv6 具有比雙特異性 REGN436 更優越的促效劑活性 In order to further confirm the correlation between F1K-scFv6 and the increased affinity of hKLB under the cell-based setting, FACS binding analysis was used to combine the trispecific F1K-scFv6 (FGFR1c/KLB/KLB) with the bispecific antibody REGN4366 (FGFR1c/
為了評估F1K-scFv6提升的親和力是否能轉譯成優於雙特異性REGN4366的提升效用,係使用HEK293.SREluc.hFGFR1cHS/ hKLB進行活體外報導子為基礎的細胞分析。將F1K-scFv6和REGN4366二者在親和力純化後經由粒徑排阻層析作為最後步驟純化,以移除任何可能攪亂數據詮釋之聚集物。相較於僅具有19%活化的親代雙特異性抗體REGN4366,當在可溶性FGF21背景下正常化時,F1K-scFv6不僅提升螢光酶基因表現效力(以EC50表示)4至5倍,亦顯著提高活化作用的%至77%(圖8)。In order to evaluate whether the increased affinity of F1K-scFv6 can be translated into a higher efficiency than bispecific REGN4366, HEK293.SREluc.hFGFR1cHS/hKLB was used for in vitro reporter-based cell analysis. After affinity purification, both F1K-scFv6 and REGN4366 were purified by size exclusion chromatography as the final step to remove any aggregates that might disturb the interpretation of the data. Compared to the parental bispecific antibody REGN4366 with only 19% activation, when normalized under the background of soluble FGF21, F1K-scFv6 not only increased the efficiency of luciferase gene expression (expressed in EC50) by 4 to 5 times, but also significantly Increase the% of activation to 77% (Figure 8).
亦製造並評估使用相同22532P2 scFv,但與Fc的C-端融合稱為2+1 C-scFv之類似的三價分子。此對應的三特異性分子具有更差的表現和純化產率,比F1K-scFv6更差的功能活性(結果未顯示)。7.2. 實例 2 :連接子長度對三特異性活性之評估 7.2.1. 材料 & 方法 A similar trivalent molecule that uses the same 22532P2 scFv, but is fused to the C-terminus of Fc, is also manufactured and evaluated, called 2+1 C-scFv. This corresponding trispecific molecule has worse performance and purification yield, and worse functional activity than F1K-scFv6 (results not shown). 7.2. Example 2 : Evaluation of linker length to trispecific activity 7.2.1. Materials & methods
藉由依序以SRE-螢光酶報導子、全長人類FGFR1c和全長人類KLB質體轉染HEK293細胞,產生HEK293.SREluc.hFGFR1c.hKLB穩定細胞株。By sequentially transfecting HEK293 cells with SRE-luciferase reporter, full-length human FGFR1c and full-length human KLB plastids, a stable cell line HEK293.SREluc.hFGFR1c.hKLB was generated.
產生稱為scFv6之三特異性分子之連接子長度變體並以螢光酶報導子分析檢測,對照雙的特異性分子亦同樣進行。連接子變體為scFv6 LK7:G4S GG (SEQ ID NO:63),scFv6 LK15:3xG4S (SEQ ID NO:1),scFv6 LK22:4xG4S GG (SEQ ID NO:64),scFv6:6xG4S (SEQ ID NO:59),scFv6 LK37:7xG4S GG (SEQ ID NO:65)及scFv6 LK45:9xG4S (SEQ ID NO:60)。The linker length variant of the three-specific molecule called scFv6 was generated and detected by luciferase reporter analysis. The same was done for the specific molecule of the control pair. The linker variants are scFv6 LK7: G4S GG (SEQ ID NO: 63), scFv6 LK15: 3xG4S (SEQ ID NO: 1), scFv6 LK22: 4xG4S GG (SEQ ID NO: 64), scFv6: 6xG4S (SEQ ID NO : 59), scFv6 LK37: 7xG4S GG (SEQ ID NO: 65) and scFv6 LK45: 9xG4S (SEQ ID NO: 60).
將細胞植入384孔盤中,並於含有10%胎牛血清(FBS)的完全培養基中培養過夜。將培養換成添加0.1% FBS的Opti-MEM減血清培養基(ThermoFisher, USA)。大約24 hr後,以連續稀釋的配體處理細胞6 hr,及然後使用ONE-Glo™螢光酶分析系統(Promega, USA),根據製造商說明書進行螢光酶分析。7.2.2. 結果 The cells were implanted in a 384-well plate and cultured overnight in a complete medium containing 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS). The culture was changed to Opti-MEM reduced serum medium (ThermoFisher, USA) supplemented with 0.1% FBS. After about 24 hrs, the cells were treated with serially diluted ligands for 6 hrs, and then the ONE-Glo™ luciferase analysis system (Promega, USA) was used to perform luciferase analysis according to the manufacturer's instructions. 7.2.2. Results
在一項研究中,將稱為REGN4304和REGN4366的雙特異性結合分子(BBM)的促效劑活性與hFGF21的促效劑活性做比較。在此分析中,BBM顯現大約hFGF21促效劑活性的30%(圖7)。In one study, the agonist activity of bispecific binding molecules (BBM) called REGN4304 and REGN4366 was compared with the agonist activity of hFGF21. In this analysis, BBM showed approximately 30% of hFGF21 agonist activity (Figure 7).
在另外的分析中,將FGF21和稱為REGN4304之BBM的連接子長度變體(介於圖9中所指出的2和3區域間之胜肽連接子)之促效劑活性做比較。結果係如圖9和下表10中所示:
所有的連接子顯現至少約對照雙特性結合分子的2x活性,其中具有最短連接子長度的變體(7或15個胺基酸)顯示最佳促效劑活性。7.3. 實例 3 : HEK293 細胞中 FGFR1c 訊號傳遞之活化 7.3.1. 材料 & 方法 All linkers exhibited at least about 2x activity of the control dual-characteristic binding molecule, and the variant with the shortest linker length (7 or 15 amino acids) showed the best agonist activity. 7.3. Example 3 : Activation of FGFR1c signal transmission in HEK293 cells 7.3.1. Materials & Methods
如實例3中所述產生HEK293.SREluc.hFGFR1c.hKLB穩定細胞株。就西方墨點分析,係將HEK293.SREluc.hFGFR1c.hKLB細胞植入6-孔盤中,並於含有10%胎牛血清(FBS)的完全培養基中培養至隔夜。將培養換成添加0.1% FBS的Opti-MEM減血清培養基(ThermoFisher, USA)。大約24 hr後,於細胞中加入稀釋的配體至1 nM或10 nM最終濃度。15分鐘後,以冷的PBS清洗細胞,及然後於RIPA解離緩衝液中解離(150 mMTris/HCl,pH 7.4,50 mM NaCl, 1% NP-40和0.1% Tween 20)。將總細胞解離物以SDS-PAGE再溶解,並轉置於PVDF膜上。就西方墨點分析,係使用下列初級抗體:總ERK(Cell Signaling, 9102),磷酸化-ERK(Cell Signaling, 9101),PLC-γ(Cell Signaling, 5690),磷酸化-PLCγ(Cell Signaling, 2821)。7.3.2. 結果 The HEK293.SREluc.hFGFR1c.hKLB stable cell line was generated as described in Example 3. For western blot analysis, HEK293.SREluc.hFGFR1c.hKLB cells were implanted into 6-well plates and cultured in complete medium containing 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS) overnight. The culture was changed to Opti-MEM reduced serum medium (ThermoFisher, USA) supplemented with 0.1% FBS. After approximately 24 hr, add the diluted ligand to the cells to a final concentration of 1 nM or 10 nM. After 15 minutes, the cells were washed with cold PBS and then dissociated in RIPA dissociation buffer (150 mMTris/HCl, pH 7.4, 50 mM NaCl, 1% NP-40 and 0.1% Tween 20). The total cell dissociated substance was re-dissolved by SDS-PAGE and transferred to PVDF membrane. For Western blot analysis, the following primary antibodies were used: total ERK (Cell Signaling, 9102), phosphorylated-ERK (Cell Signaling, 9101), PLC-γ (Cell Signaling, 5690), phosphorylated-PLCγ (Cell Signaling, 2821). 7.3.2. Results
以穩定表現人類FGFR1c和人類KLB之HEK293.SREluc.hFGFR1c.hKLB細胞,與不相關抗體REGN1945作為負對照及FGF21 (REGN1438)作為正對照共同檢測雙特異性和三特異性結合分子之促效劑活性。處理後,以螢光酶活性測量ERK和PLC-γ磷酸化(該磷酸化係藉由活化的FGFR1c所引發)。Use HEK293.SREluc.hFGFR1c.hKLB cells stably expressing human FGFR1c and human KLB, with irrelevant antibody REGN1945 as a negative control and FGF21 (REGN1438) as a positive control to test the agonist activity of bispecific and trispecific binding molecules . After treatment, ERK and PLC-γ phosphorylation (the phosphorylation is triggered by activated FGFR1c) was measured by luciferase activity.
F1K_scFv6LK7和F1K_scFv6L1二者在1 nM和10 nM濃度時強力引發ERK和PLC-γ磷酸化。明顯地,磷酸-ERK和磷酸-PLC-γ的量在經F1K_scFv6或F1K_scFv6LK7處理的細胞中顯著高於以對應濃度親代雙特異性抗體(REGN4366)、FGFR1/KLB促效劑雙特異性抗體(REGN4304)或重組的人類FGF21(REGN1438)處理之細胞中的量(圖10A)。Both F1K_scFv6LK7 and F1K_scFv6L1 strongly induced ERK and PLC-γ phosphorylation at concentrations of 1 nM and 10 nM. Obviously, the amount of phospho-ERK and phospho-PLC-γ in cells treated with F1K_scFv6 or F1K_scFv6LK7 was significantly higher than that of the parent bispecific antibody (REGN4366), FGFR1/KLB agonist bispecific antibody ( REGN4304) or recombinant human FGF21 (REGN1438) treated cells (Figure 10A).
就評估FGFR1c活化的時程,係以配體歷經不同的時間處理HEK293.SREluc.hFGFR1c.hKLB細胞,並收取進行西方墨點分析。結果係如圖10B所示。早在以REGN1438、REGN4304或F1K_scFv6處理後15 min,觀察由磷酸化-ERK量所測量的ERK活化,並持續至多6小時。整個處理的時程相較於REGN1438或REGN4304,F1K_scFv6顯現較高的磷酸化-ERK量。在15 min時間點,F1K_scFv6強力地引發磷酸化-PLCγ,然後隨時間逐漸下降。7.4. 實例 4 :不對稱流場流分離結合多角度光散射 (A4F-MALLS) 之 活體外 KLB 、 FGFR1c 和結合分子間所形成的複合物之大小分析 7.4.1 概觀 To assess the time course of FGFR1c activation, HEK293.SREluc.hFGFR1c.hKLB cells were treated with ligands for different periods of time and collected for Western blot analysis. The result is shown in Figure 10B. As early as 15 min after treatment with REGN1438, REGN4304 or F1K_scFv6, the ERK activation measured by the amount of phosphorylated-ERK was observed and lasted for up to 6 hours. Compared with REGN1438 or REGN4304, F1K_scFv6 showed higher phosphorylation-ERK in the entire treatment time course. At the 15 min time point, F1K_scFv6 strongly induced phosphorylation-PLCγ, and then gradually decreased over time. 7.4. Example 4 : Asymmetric flow field flow separation combined with multi-angle light scattering (A4F-MALLS) in vitro size analysis of the complex formed between KLB , FGFR1c and binding molecules 7.4.1 Overview
原則上,本文之三特異性結合分子可與FGFR1c和KLB形成不同類型的複合物。為了測定所形的複合物類型,係使用不對稱流場流分離結合多角度光散射(A4F-MALLS)進行在2+1 N-scFv和2+1 N-Fab三特異性結合分子間所形成的複合物之活體外大小分析。亦使用A4F-MALLS來分析由對照的雙特異性結合分子(REGN4304)和單特異性結合分子(REGN4661)所形成的複合物。7.4.2 材料 & 方法 7.4.2.1. A4F-MALLS 移動相緩衝液 In principle, the three specific binding molecules herein can form different types of complexes with FGFR1c and KLB. In order to determine the type of complex formed, asymmetric flow field flow separation combined with multi-angle light scattering (A4F-MALLS) was used to form between 2+1 N-scFv and 2+1 N-Fab trispecific binding molecules In vitro size analysis of complexes. A4F-MALLS was also used to analyze the complex formed by the control bispecific binding molecule (REGN4304) and the monospecific binding molecule (REGN4661). 7.4.2 Materials & methods 7.4.2.1. A4F-MALLS mobile phase buffer
藉由將1.4 g磷酸二氫鈉單水合物、10.7 g磷酸氫二鈉七水合物和500 mL 5 M氯化鈉混合,製備移動相緩衝液(10 mM磷酸鈉,500 mM氯化鈉,pH 7.0 ± 0.1);然後將溶液以HPLC等級的水加至5.0 L體積。最終所測量的緩衝液pH為7.0。使用前將移動相緩衝液過濾(0.2 μm)。7.4.2.2. A4F-MALLS Prepare mobile phase buffer (10 mM sodium phosphate, 500 mM sodium chloride, pH 7.0 ± 0.1); then add the solution to a volume of 5.0 L with HPLC grade water. The final measured buffer pH was 7.0. Filter the mobile phase buffer (0.2 μm) before use. 7.4.2.2. A4F-MALLS
A4F-MALLS系統係由Eclipse™ 3+ A4F分離系統結合配置有紫外線(UV)二極體陣列偵測器、Wyatt Technology Dawn HELEOS® II雷射光散射儀(LS)和一Optilab® T-rEX差示折射率(RI)偵測器之Agilent 1200 Series HPLC系統所組成。偵測器係以下列順序連續連接:UV-LS-RI。LS及RI偵測器係根據Wyatt Technology公司所提供的說明書校正。The A4F-MALLS system is composed of
將定義量之抗-KLB和抗-FGFR1c多特異性結合分子各自與REGN6424(重組KLB)和REGN6152(重組FGFR1c)混合並以1X DPBS, pH 7.4稀釋,產生等莫耳比率:0.2 μM多特異性結合分子:0.2 μM REGN REGN6424或0.2 μM多特異性結合分子:0.2 μM REGN REGN6424:0.2 μM REGN REGN6152。所有的樣本係在周圍溫度培養2小時並未過濾保持在4°C,之後注射至裝上W350隔離箔墊(350 μm墊片厚度,2.2 cm墊片寬度)及使用10 kDa MWCO再生纖維素膜之Eclipse™短通道。在注射各樣本之前,此通道係以移動相緩衝液(10 mM磷酸鈉,500 mM氯化鈉,pH 7.0 ± 0.1)預平衡。分開注射牛血清白蛋白(BSA;2 mg/mL;10 μg樣本負載)並納入做為系統適用性對照。A defined amount of anti-KLB and anti-FGFR1c multispecific binding molecules were mixed with REGN6424 (recombinant KLB) and REGN6152 (recombinant FGFR1c) and diluted with 1X DPBS, pH 7.4 to produce an isomolar ratio: 0.2 μM multispecific Binding molecule: 0.2 μM REGN REGN6424 or 0.2 μM multispecific binding molecule: 0.2 μM REGN REGN6424: 0.2 μM REGN REGN6152. All samples were incubated at ambient temperature for 2 hours without being filtered and kept at 4°C, and then injected into W350 isolation foil pad (350 μm pad thickness, 2.2 cm pad width) and 10 kDa MWCO regenerated cellulose membrane Eclipse™ short channel. Before injection of each sample, the channel is pre-equilibrated with mobile phase buffer (10 mM sodium phosphate, 500 mM sodium chloride, pH 7.0 ± 0.1). Bovine serum albumin (BSA; 2 mg/mL; 10 μg sample load) was injected separately and included as a system suitability control.
分離方法係由四個步驟所組成:注射、聚焦、溶析和通道「沖洗」步驟。整個分離分法係使用A4F-MALLS移動相緩衝液(10 mM 磷酸鈉,500 mM氯化鈉,pH 7.0 ± 0.1)。各樣本(7 μg)係以0.2 mL/min的流速注射1 min及隨後以1.0 mL/min的聚焦流速聚焦3 min。將樣本以1.0 mL/min的通道流速以固定的交叉流3.0 mL/min溶析15 min,接著3.0 mL/min至0 mL/min之線性梯度交叉流進行5 min。最後,將交叉流保持在0 mL/min另再歷時5 min用以沖洗通道。使用相同的參數設定分提(fractionate)BSA。7.4.2.3.MALL 數據分析 The separation method is composed of four steps: injection, focusing, dissolution and channel "flushing" steps. The entire separation method uses A4F-MALLS mobile phase buffer (10 mM sodium phosphate, 500 mM sodium chloride, pH 7.0 ± 0.1). Each sample (7 μg) was injected at a flow rate of 0.2 mL/min for 1 min and then focused at a focusing flow rate of 1.0 mL/min for 3 min. The sample was eluted with a fixed cross flow of 3.0 mL/min at a channel flow rate of 1.0 mL/min for 15 minutes, followed by a linear gradient cross flow of 3.0 mL/min to 0 mL/min for 5 minutes. Finally, keep the cross flow at 0 mL/min for another 5 min to flush the channel. Use the same parameter settings to fractionate the BSA. 7.4.2.3. MALL data analysis
使用ASTRA V軟體(5.3.4.14版,Wyatt Technology)分析數據。將數據與涉及過量散射光和溶質濃度及重均莫耳質量Mw之方程式擬合(Kendrick et al., 2001, Anal Biochem. 299(2):136-46;Wyatt, 1993, Anal. Chim. Acta 272(1):1-40):方程式 1 :其中c為溶質濃度,R(θ,c)為以溶質作為散射角和濃度之函數的過量瑞立比值(Raleigh ratio),Mw為莫耳質量,P(θ)係描述散射光的角度相依性(就迴轉半徑< 50 nm的粒子為~1),A2為滲透壓擴增中的第二維里係數(因為在稀溶液上進行測量,因此可忽略)及方程式 2 : 其中n0 係代表溶劑折射率,NA 為亞佛加厥常數,λ0為真空中入射光的波長,及dn/dc係代表溶質的比折射率增加量。The data was analyzed using ASTRA V software (version 5.3.4.14, Wyatt Technology). Fit the data to an equation involving excess scattered light and solute concentration and weight-average molar mass Mw (Kendrick et al., 2001, Anal Biochem. 299(2): 136-46; Wyatt, 1993, Anal. Chim. Acta 272(1): 1-40): Equation 1 : Where c is the solute concentration, R(θ,c) is the excess Raleigh ratio of the solute as a function of the scattering angle and concentration, Mw is the molar mass, and P(θ) describes the angular dependence of the scattered light (For particles with a radius of gyration <50 nm is ~1), A2 is the second virial coefficient in osmotic pressure amplification (because it is measured on a dilute solution, it can be ignored) and Equation 2 : Representative solvent-based wherein a refractive index n 0, N A is a constant Ya Fojia Jue, λ0 is the vacuum wavelength of incident light, and dn / dc lines than the refractive index representative of the amount of solute is increased.
BSA單體的莫耳質量用來評估數據收集期間的光散射和示差折射率偵測器之校正常數(系統適應性檢查)。從UV和RI偵測器所測定的BSA之平均莫耳質量的相對的標準差(%RSD)為≤ 5.0%。The molar mass of the BSA monomer is used to evaluate the light scattering during data collection and the correction constant of the differential refractive index detector (system suitability check). The relative standard deviation (%RSD) of the average molar mass of BSA measured from UV and RI detectors is ≤ 5.0%.
光散射偵測器之正常化係數、偵測器間的延遲體積和譜帶寬化項目係從運用的A4F-MALLS條件所收集之BSA層析圖來計算。這些數值係適用於所有其他樣本就校正這些項目所收集的數據檔案。The normalization coefficient of the light scattering detector, the delay volume between the detectors, and the spectral bandwidth expansion items are calculated from the BSA chromatogram collected under the A4F-MALLS condition. These values are applicable to all other samples to calibrate the data files collected for these items.
使用Astra軟體所提供的蛋白接合物分析以實驗測定dn/dc值和215 nm之消光係數。使用修正的消光係數和dn/dc值分析所有的蛋白-蛋白複合物樣本。7.4.3. 結果 The protein conjugate analysis provided by Astra software was used to experimentally determine the dn/dc value and the extinction coefficient at 215 nm. Analyze all protein-protein complex samples using the corrected extinction coefficient and dn/dc value. 7.4.3. Results
使用A4F-MALLS評估數種重組KLB(REGN6424)、重組FGFR1c (REGN6152)和數種單特異性(REGN4661)、雙特異性(REGN4304)和三特異性(2+1 N-scFv)結合分子之間所形成的複合物之相對大小分佈。結果係如圖11A (就REGN4661)、圖11B (就REGN4304)和圖11C (2+1 N-scFv模式)中所示。可能的抗體:抗原複合物之理論莫耳質量和預測的化學計量係提供於圖11A-11C的插入圖。如預期的,當以等莫耳比率混合時,單特異性KLB結合分子(REGN4661)與KLB形成典型的1:1(波峰1, ~280 kDa)和1:2(波峰2, ~356 kDa)複合物(圖11A)。同樣地,當對照雙特異性結合分子(抗-KLBxFGFR1c;REGN4304)與等莫耳量的KLB混合時,觀察到帶有~280 kDa之計算莫耳質量的離散同質波峰(波峰1)(圖11B)。以個別組份之計算莫耳質量為基準,波峰1可能代表1:1雙特異性:KLB複合物。另外於此混合物中加入FGFR1c產生帶有~305-444 kDa之計算莫耳質量範圍的廣波峰(波峰2),其一般而言係與1:1:1雙特異性:KLB:FGFR1c三元複合物相符(圖11B)。波峰2尾端之上升趨勢的莫耳質量表示較大的複合物,經由KLB-FGFR1c相互作用微弱結合,亦可能存在溶液中,但容易因分層分離而解離。Use A4F-MALLS to evaluate several recombinant KLB (REGN6424), recombinant FGFR1c (REGN6152) and several monospecific (REGN4661), bispecific (REGN4304) and trispecific (2+1 N-scFv) binding molecules The relative size distribution of the complex formed. The results are shown in Fig. 11A (for REGN4661), Fig. 11B (for REGN4304) and Fig. 11C (2+1 N-scFv mode). The theoretical molar mass and predicted stoichiometry of possible antibody: antigen complexes are provided in the insets of Figures 11A-11C. As expected, when mixed in an equal molar ratio, the monospecific KLB binding molecule (REGN4661) and KLB form a typical 1:1 (
相較於對照單特異性和雙特異性結合分子,三特異性結合分子係以獨特、較高等級的化學計量結合KLB和FGFR1c。當與等莫耳量的KLB混合時,F1K-scFv6 IgG1形成一具有~579 kDa莫耳質量之廣泛離散的同質波峰(波峰1),其可能代表含有2分子的F1K-scFv6 IgG1與2分子KLB結合之複合物(2:2複合物;圖11C)。在混合物中加入各種不同量的FGFR1c後,觀察到具有~607-644 kDa之計算莫耳質量的些微較寬的後溶析波峰(波峰2)。波峰2可能代表含有2分子F1K-scFv6 IgG1、2分子KLB和1-2分子FGFR1c之三元複合物(2:2:1和2:2:2複合物;圖11C)的混合物。Compared with the control monospecific and bispecific binding molecules, the trispecific binding molecule binds KLB and FGFR1c with a unique, higher-level stoichiometry. When mixed with equal molar amounts of KLB, F1K-scFv6 IgG1 forms a widely discrete homogeneous peak with a molar mass of ~579 kDa (peak 1), which may represent 2 molecules of F1K-scFv6 IgG1 and 2 molecules of KLB Bound complex (2:2 complex; Figure 11C). After adding various amounts of FGFR1c to the mixture, a slightly wider post-dissolution peak (peak 2) with a calculated molar mass of ~607-644 kDa was observed. Peak 2 may represent a mixture of ternary complexes containing 2 molecules of F1K-scFv6 IgG1, 2 molecules of KLB and 1-2 molecules of FGFR1c (2:2:1 and 2:2:2 complexes; Figure 11C).
圖12A係以圖式說明與FGFR1c和KLB複合的FGF21之化學計量。圖12B係以圖式說明各種FGF21-抗體結合的選擇性化學計量。文中所示的數據係揭露本文之三特異性結合分子,相較於對照的單特異性和雙特異性結合分子,可與KLB和FGFR1c結合,形成具有獨特化學計量的三元複合物,當相較於雙特異性結合分子其可能造成其促效劑活性增加。7.5. 實例 5 : FGFR3/APLP2 和 FGFR3/CD63 2+1 N-scFv MBM 7.5.1. 材料和方法 7.5.1.1MBM 之生成 Figure 12A graphically illustrates the stoichiometry of FGF21 in complex with FGFR1c and KLB. Figure 12B graphically illustrates the selective stoichiometry of various FGF21-antibody binding. The data shown in the article reveals that the three specific binding molecules in this article can bind to KLB and FGFR1c to form a ternary complex with unique stoichiometry compared to the control monospecific and bispecific binding molecules. Compared with bispecific binding molecules, it may cause increased agonist activity. 7.5. Example 5 : FGFR3/APLP2 and FGFR3/
就建構帶有與雙價FGFR3 mAb融合的scFv之2+1 N-scFv MBM,係將16個APLP2-靶向和三個CD63-靶向的scFv個別與FGFR3親代抗體30108的重鏈N-端融合,而該抗體係帶有效應子靜默取代、孔洞(Y349C、T366S、L368A,、Y407V,EU編號)和星狀(H435R、Y436F,EU編號)突變之修飾的人類IgG4 Fc骨架(表11)。第二重鏈係含有相同的30108 Fab和帶有相同效應子靜默取代和旋鈕(S354C, T366W, EU編號)突變之修飾的IgG4 Fc(表11)。一般形式的2+1 N-scFv MBM係說明於圖1中,及FGFR3/APLP2和FGFR3/CD63 2+1 N-scFv MBM係含有靜默取代、杵臼結構突變和星狀突變。在含有scFv之鏈中帶有臼狀突變和在缺乏scFv區中帶有杵狀突變之一般形式的2+1 N-scFv MBM係如圖3C所說明。在含有scFv之鏈中帶有星狀突變之一般形式的2+1 N-scFv MBM係如圖3A所說明。For the construction of 2+1 N-scFv MBM with scFv fused to the bivalent FGFR3 mAb, 16 APLP2-targeting and three CD63-targeting scFv were individually combined with the heavy chain N- of the FGFR3 parent antibody 30108. End fusion, and the antibody system has effector silent substitution, holes (Y349C, T366S, L368A,, Y407V, EU numbering) and star-shaped (H435R, Y436F, EU numbering) mutations of the modified human IgG4 Fc backbone (Table 11 ). The second heavy chain contains the same 30108 Fab and a modified IgG4 Fc with the same effector silent substitution and knob (S354C, T366W, EU numbering) mutation (Table 11). The general form of the 2+1 N-scFv MBM line is illustrated in Figure 1, and the FGFR3/APLP2 and FGFR3/
編碼(i)各種APLP2或CD63 scFv,以VH(帶有VH-44C,Kabat編號),連接子(4xG4S (SEQ ID NO:57)),VL(帶有VL-100C突變,Kabat編號),連接子(G4S)3 (SEQ ID NO:1)之方向連接scFv與Fab,(ii)30108的Fab區,和(iii)修飾的人類 IgG4 Fc之DNA片段(表10)係由Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc. (San Diego, California)所合成。個別重鏈的哺乳動物表現載體係藉由NEBuilder HiFi DNA組合套組(New England BioLabs Inc.)所組合。就表現FGFR3/APLP2或CD63 2+1 N-scFv分子,係將重鏈1-Hole*,重鏈2-Knob和ULC 3-20 DNA依照製造商的方法共轉染至Expi293細胞(ThermoFisher Scientific)。收取50 ml的細胞培養基並經由HiTrap蛋白A FF管柱(GE Healthcare)進行純化處理。就功能確認,將選擇的MBM放大至200 ml並進行一系列純化程序,包括粒徑排阻層析法作為最終步驟。使用先前所製造和純化之FGFR3靶向的30108 IgG作為對照組。7.5.1.2. 與標的結合之 Biacore 分析 Encoding (i) various APLP2 or CD63 scFv, with VH (with VH-44C, Kabat numbering), linker (4xG4S (SEQ ID NO: 57)), VL (with VL-100C mutation, Kabat numbering), connected The direction of the daughter (G4S)3 (SEQ ID NO: 1) connects scFv and Fab, (ii) the Fab region of 30108, and (iii) the DNA fragment of the modified human IgG4 Fc (Table 10) was produced by Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc. . (San Diego, California) Synthesized. The mammalian expression vectors of individual heavy chains are combined by NEBuilder HiFi DNA Combination Kit (New England BioLabs Inc.). For expressing FGFR3/APLP2 or
進行Biacore動力學分析用以評估二種MBM,3ASB-5和3CSB-2對個別標靶之結合親和力。7.5.1.3. 增生分析 Biacore kinetic analysis was performed to evaluate the binding affinity of the two MBMs, 3ASB-5 and 3CSB-2, to individual targets. 7.5.1.3. Hyperplasia analysis
以表現S249C突變之UMUC14細胞和表現FGFR3-TACC3融合突變之RT4細胞檢測2+1 N-scFvs對膀胱癌細胞增生之效應。7.5.2. 結果 7.5.2.1 . FGFR3/APLP2 和 FGFR3/CD63 2+1 N-scFv MBM 之生成 UMUC14 cells with S249C mutation and RT4 cells with FGFR3-TACC3 fusion mutation were used to detect the effect of 2+1 N-scFvs on the proliferation of bladder cancer cells. 7.5.2. Results 7.5.2.1 . Generation of FGFR3/APLP2 and FGFR3/
表現和純化的代表性FGFR3/APLP2和FGFR3/CD63 2+1 N-scFv MBM之設計概要係如表11中所示。
3ASB-5和3CSB-2對個別標的之Biacore動力學分析結果係如表12A至12C中所示。發現二種2+1 N-scFv係類似親代30108 IgG對照組,以KD=8 nM,與共同標靶FGFR3結合。就3ASB-5,發現對APLP2之結合為次奈莫耳濃度範圍,KD = 8.04E-10 M。就3CSB-2,發現CD63之KD為5.88E-10 M,比親代H4H12450N IgG之單價結合親和力弱4倍。綜上所述,3ASB-5和3CSB-2二者具有預期的與其標靶FGFR3、APLP2和CD63結合之能力。
以表現S249C突變之UMUC14細胞和表現FGFR3-TACC3融合突變之RT4細胞檢測2+1 N-scFv對膀胱癌細胞增生之效應。親代抗體H4H30108P2展現在細胞中展現有效的生長抑制,但在UMUC14細胞中生長抑制則不盡理想。 3CSB-2和3ASB-5在UMUC14細胞中顯示明顯的提升活性,在最高的檢測劑量(100nM)增加~25%的生長抑制(圖13A)。另外,2+1 N-scFvs 3CSB-2和3ASB-5的活性在RT4細胞中維持高量且與親代抗體H4H30108P2相當(圖13B)。不同於親代FGFR3抗體,發現3CSB-2和3ASB-5能阻斷藉由不同突變所驅動的膀胱癌細胞增生(圖13A和13B。UMUC14 cells with S249C mutation and RT4 cells with FGFR3-TACC3 fusion mutation were used to detect the effect of 2+1 N-scFv on the proliferation of bladder cancer cells. The parent antibody H4H30108P2 exhibited effective growth inhibition in cells, but the growth inhibition in UMUC14 cells was not ideal. 3CSB-2 and 3ASB-5 showed significant boosting activity in UMUC14 cells, increasing growth inhibition by ~25% at the highest tested dose (100nM) (Figure 13A). In addition, the activities of 2+1 N-scFvs 3CSB-2 and 3ASB-5 maintained high amounts in RT4 cells and were comparable to the parent antibody H4H30108P2 (Figure 13B). Different from the parental FGFR3 antibody, 3CSB-2 and 3ASB-5 were found to block the proliferation of bladder cancer cells driven by different mutations (Figures 13A and 13B.
就進一步研究FGFR3/APLP2或FGFR3/CD63 MBM其背後的機制,係於UMUC14細胞上檢測抗體引發的受體降解效應。有趣地,在FGFR3/APLP2與FGFR3/CD63 MBM觀察到不同的機制。相較於無處理的細胞或以同型對照抗體(REGN1945)或親代抗體H4H30108P2處理的細胞,以FGFR3/APLP2 MBM處理,顯現抗體引發的受體降解量增加(圖14)。相反地,以FGFR3/CD63 MBM處理不會影響FGFR3受體量,其表示由不同的機制造成雙特異性3CSB-2 MBM之生長抑制活性提升(圖14)。8. 特定具體實例 To further study the mechanism behind FGFR3/APLP2 or FGFR3/CD63 MBM, the receptor degradation effect triggered by antibodies was detected on UMUC14 cells. Interestingly, different mechanisms were observed in FGFR3/APLP2 and FGFR3/CD63 MBM. Compared with untreated cells or cells treated with isotype control antibody (REGN1945) or parental antibody H4H30108P2, FGFR3/APLP2 MBM treatment showed increased receptor degradation caused by antibody (Figure 14). On the contrary, treatment with FGFR3/CD63 MBM does not affect the amount of FGFR3 receptor, which means that the growth inhibitory activity of the bispecific 3CSB-2 MBM is increased by different mechanisms (Figure 14). 8. Specific concrete examples
本文係以下列特定的具體實例做為例示。 1. 一種多特異性結合分子(MBM),其係包括: (a) 第一多肽鏈,由N-至C-端的方向,係包括(i)包含第一抗原結合位(「ABS1」)之scFv,其可操作地連接(ii)第一Fab(「Fab1」)的第一重鏈區,而該Fab係可操作地連接(iii)Fc域; (b) 第二多肽鏈,由N-至C-端的方向,係包括(i)包含第二Fab(「Fab2」)之第二重鏈區,而該第二Fab係可操作地連接(ii)Fc域; (c) 第三多肽鏈,其係包括第一輕鏈與第一重鏈區配對形成Fab1,其中Fab1係包括第二抗原結合位(「ABS2」);及 (d) 第四多肽鏈,其係包括第二輕鏈與第二重鏈區配對形成Fab2,其中Fab2係包括第三抗原結合位(「ABS3」)。 2. 如具體實例1之MBM,其中各抗原結合位(「ABS」)係與不同的表位結合。 3. 如具體實例1或具體實例2之MBM,其中二個ABS1、ABS2和ABS3係與相同目標分子的不同表位特異性結合。 4. 如具體實例1至3中任一例之MBM,其中該scFv、Fab1和Fab2能同時與其各自的標靶特異性結合。 5. 如具體實例1至4中任一例之MBM,其中至少一個ABS1、ABS2和ABS3係與具有第一組織表現圖譜的目標分子特異性結合及至少一個ABS1、ABS2和ABS3係與具有第二組織表現圖譜的目標分子特異性結合,而該第二組織表現圖譜係與第一組織表現圖譜重疊,但並不相同。 6. 如具體實例5之MBM,其中該第一組織表現圖譜和第二組織表現圖譜重疊10處或更少組織。 7. 如具體實例6之MBM,其中該第一組織表現圖譜和第二組織表現圖譜重疊5處或更少組織。 8. 如具體實例7之MBM,其中該第一組織表現圖譜和第二組織表現圖譜重疊3處或更少組織。 9. 如具體實例6至8中任一例之MBM,其中該第一和第二組織表現圖譜係以人類蛋白圖譜(HPA)及/或基因型組織表現(GTEx)計畫來定義。 10. 如具體實例6至9中任一例之MBM,其中該第一和第二組織表現圖譜為蛋白表現圖譜。 11. 如具體實例6至9中任一例之MBM,其中該第一和第二組織表現圖譜為mRNA表現圖譜 。 12. 如具體實例1至11中任一例之MBM,其中該MBM對Fab1之目標分子的親和力,係低於缺乏此MBM的scFv之第二MBM對Fab1之目標分子之親和力,但該第二MBM之其餘他處與該MBM在胺基酸序列上為相同的。 13. 如具體實例1至12中任一例之MBM,其中該scFv係經由一連接子與第一重鏈區相連接。 14. 如具體實例13之MBM,其中該連接子長度為至少5個胺基酸,至少6 個胺基酸或至少7個胺基酸及視需要長度至多30個胺基酸,至多40個胺基酸,至多50個胺基酸或至多60個胺基酸,且在某些特定的具體實例中該連接子: (a) 長度為5個胺基酸至50個胺基酸; (b) 長度為5個胺基酸至45個胺基酸; (c) 長度為5個胺基酸至40個胺基酸; (d) 長度為5個胺基酸至35個胺基酸; (e) 長度為5個胺基酸至30個胺基酸; (f) 長度為5個胺基酸至25個胺基酸; (g) 長度為5個胺基酸至20個胺基酸; (h) 長度為6個胺基酸至50 個胺基酸; (i) 長度為6個胺基酸至45個胺基酸; (j) 長度為6個胺基酸至40個胺基酸; (k) 長度為6個胺基酸至35個胺基酸; (l) 長度為6個胺基酸至30個胺基酸; (m) 長度為6個胺基酸至25個胺基酸; (n) 長度為6個胺基酸至20個胺基酸; (o) 長度為7個胺基酸至40個胺基酸; (p) 長度為7個胺基酸至35個胺基酸; (q) 長度為7個胺基酸至30個胺基酸; (r) 長度為7個胺基酸至25個胺基酸; (s) 長度為7個胺基酸至20個胺基酸;或 (t) 長度為10個胺基酸至60個胺基酸。 15. 如具體實例14或14(m)之MBM,其中該連接子長度為20個胺基酸至50個胺基酸,視需要其中該連接子長度為25至35個胺基酸。 16. 如具體實例13至15中任一例之MBM,其中該連接子為或包括Gn
S(SEQ ID NO:61)或SGn
(SEQ ID NO:62)之多聚體,其中n為1至7之整數,視需要其中該連接子係包括G4
S(SEQ ID NO:4)之多聚體。 17. 如具體實例13至16中任一例之MBM,其中該連接子為或包括連續二個甘胺酸(2Gly),連續三個甘胺酸(3Gly),連續四個甘胺酸(4Gly (SEQ ID NO:5)),連續五個甘胺酸(5Gly (SEQ ID NO:6)),連續六個甘胺酸(6Gly (SEQ ID NO:7)),連續七個甘胺酸(7Gly (SEQ ID NO:8)),連續八個甘胺酸(8Gly (SEQ ID NO:9))或連續九個甘胺酸(9Gly (SEQ ID NO:10))。 18. 如具體實例13至17中任一例之MBM,其係包括 (a) Gn
S (SEQ ID NO:61)或SGn
(SEQ ID NO:62)之多具體(例如,G4
S (SEQ ID NO:4)之多聚體,其中n為1至7之整數,例如其係包括G4
S(SEQ ID NO:4)之多聚體;及 (b) 一或多個另外的甘胺酸,例如連續二個甘胺酸(2Gly),連續三個甘胺酸(3Gly),連續四個甘胺酸(4Gly (SEQ ID NO:5)),連續五個甘胺酸(5Gly (SEQ ID NO:6)),連續六個甘胺酸(6Gly (SEQ ID NO:7)),連續七個甘胺酸(7Gly (SEQ ID NO:8)),連續八個甘胺酸(8Gly (SEQ ID NO:9))或連續九個甘胺酸(9Gly (SEQ ID NO:10))。 19. 如具體實例1至18中任一例之MBM,其中至少一個ABS1、ABS2和ABS3係與膜結合抗原特異性結合。 20. 如具體實例1至19中任一例之MBM,其中ABS1和ABS3係與相同細胞上的膜結合抗原特異性結合。 21. 如具體實例1至20中任一例之MBM,其為三特異性結合分子(「TBM」)。 22. 如具體實例1至21中任一例之MBM,其中該第一輕鏈和該第二輕鏈為通用輕鏈。 23. 如具體實例1至22中任一例之MBM,其中該第一Fab或第二Fab的輕鏈恆定區和第一重鏈恆定區(CH1)為Crossmab排列。 24. 如具體實例1至23中任一例之MBM,其係包括Fc異二聚體。 25. 如具體實例24之MBM,其中該Fc異二聚體中的Fc域,相較於野生型Fc域,係包括杵臼結構突變。 26. 如具體實例24或具體實例25之MBM,其中該Fc異二聚體中的至少一個Fc域,相較於野生型Fc域,係包括星狀突變。 27. 如具體實例1至26中任一例之MBM,其為三價MBM。 28. 如具體實例1至27中任一例之MBM,其中ABS3係與人類克洛素β(「KLB」)特異性結合。 29. T如具體實例28之MBM,其中ABS3係包括抗-KLB抗體之CDR序列,例如表2A至2B中所述的任一KLB結合子之CDR序列。 30. 如具體實例29之MBM,其中ABS3係包括抗-KLB抗體之VH
及/或VL
序列,例如表2A至2B中所述的任一KLB結合子之VH
及/或VL
序列。 31. 如具體實例1至30中任一例之MBM,其中ABS1係與人類KLB特異性結合。 32. 如具體實例31之MBM,其中ABS1係包括抗-KLB抗體之CDR序列,例如表2A至2B中所述的任一KLB結合子之CDR序列。 33. 如具體實例32之MBM,其中ABS1係包括抗-KLB抗體之VH
及/或VL
序列,例如表2A至2B中所述的任一KLB結合子之VH
及/或VL
序列。 34. 如具體實例1至33中任一例之MBM,其中ABS1和ABS3係與人類KLB上的不同表位特異性結合。 35. 如具體實例34之MBM,其中ABS1和ABS3能同時與人類KLB上的其各自表位特異性結合。 36. 如具體實例1至35中任一例之MBM,其中ABS2係與人類纖維母細胞生長因子受體同功型(「FGFR1c」)特異性結合。 37. 如具體實例36之MBM,其中ABS2係包括抗-FGFR1c抗體之CDR序列,例如表3A至3B中所述的任一FGFR1c結合子之CDR序列。 38. 如具體實例37之MBM,其中ABS2係包括抗-FGFR1c抗體之VH
及/或VL
序列,例如表3A至3B中所述的任一FGFR1c結合子之VH
及/或VL
序列。 39. 如具體實例36至38中任一例之MBM,其中ABS2係與FGFR1c的D3環結合。 40. 如具體實例36至83中任一例之MBM,其中ABS2係與FGFR1c的D2環結合。. 41. 如具體實例1至27中任一例之MBM,其中ABS2係與人類纖維母細胞生長因子受體3(「FGFR3」)特異性結合。 42. 如具體實例41之MBM,其中ABS2係包括抗-FGFR3抗體之CDR序列,例如表4中所述的任一FGFR3結合子之CDR序列。 43. 如具體實例42之MBM,其中ABS2係包括抗-FGFR3抗體之VH
及/或VL
序列,例如表4中所述的任一FGFR3結合子之VH
及/或VL
序列。 44. 如具體實例1至27或41至43中任一例之MBM,其中ABS3係與人類FGFR3特異性結合。 45. T如具體實例44之MBM,其中ABS3係包括抗-FGFR3抗體之CDR序列,例如表4中所述的任一FGFR3結合子之CDR序列。 46. 如具體實例45之MBM,其中ABS3係包括抗-FGFR3抗體之VH
及/或VL
序列,例如表4中所述的任一FGFR3結合子之VH
及/或VL
序列。 47. 如具體實例1至27中任一例之MBM,其中ABS2和ABS3係與人類FGFR3特異性結合。 48. 如具體實例47之MBM,其中ABS2係包括抗-FGFR3抗體之CDR序列,例如表4中所述的任一FGFR3結合子之CDR序列。 49. 如具體實例48之MBM,其中ABS2係包括抗-FGFR3抗體之VH
及/或VL
序列,例如表4中所述的任一FGFR3結合子之VH
及/或VL
序列。 50. 如具體實例47至49中任一例之MBM,其中ABS3係包括抗-FGFR3抗體之CDR序列,例如表4中所述的任一FGFR3結合子之CDR序列。 51. 如具體實例50之MBM,其中ABS3係包括抗-FGFR3抗體之VH
及/或VL
序列,例如表4中所述的任一FGFR3結合子之VH
及/或VL
序列。 52. 如具體實例47至51中任一例之MBM,其中ABS2和ABS3係與人類FGFR3上的相同表位特異性結合。. 53. 如具體實例52之MBM,其中ABS2和ABS3係包括相同的CDR序列。 54. 如具體實例53之MBM,其中ABS2和ABS3係包括相同的VH
和VL
序列。 55. 如具體實例41至54中任一例之MBM,其中ABS1係與人類CD63特異性結合。 56. 如具體實例55之MBM,其中ABS1係包括抗-CD63抗體之CDR序列,例如表6中所述的任一CD63結合子之CDR序列。 57. 如具體實例56之MBM,其中ABS1係包括抗-CD63抗體之VH
及/或VL
序列,例如表6中所述的任一CD63結合子之VH
及/或VL
序列。 58. 如具體實例41至54中任一例之MBM,其中ABS1係與人類類澱粉前驅樣蛋白2(APLP2)特異性結合。 59. 如具體實例58之MBM,其中ABS1係包括抗-APLP2抗體之CDR序列,例如表5中所述的任一APLP2結合子之CDR序列。 60. 如具體實例59之MBM,其中ABS1係包括抗-APLP2抗體之VH
及/或VL
序列,例如表5中所述的任一APLP2結合子之VH
及/或VL
序列。 61. 一種接合物,其係包括如具體實例1至27中任一例之MBM和一細胞毒性劑或細胞抑制劑。 62. 一種醫藥組成物,其係包括如具體實例1至27中任一例之MBM或如具體實例61之接合物和賦形劑。 63. 一種治療癌症的方法,該方法係包括對患有癌症的對象投予有效量之如具體實例1至27中任一例之MBM,如具體實例61之接合物或如具體實例62之醫藥組成物。 64. 如具體實例63之方法,其中該癌症係與表現和ABS1、ABS2及/或ABS3特異性結合之目標分子有關。 65. 如具體實例63或如具體實例64之方法,其中該MBM為根據具體實例41至60中任一例之MBM,該接合物係包括根據具體實例41至60中任一例之MBM,或該醫藥組成物係包括根據具體實例41至60中任一例之MBM,或包括根據具體實例41至60中任一例之MBM的接合物。 66. 如具體實例63至65中任一例之方法,其中該癌症為膀胱癌。 67. 如具體實例63至65中任一例之方法,其中該癌症為膠質母細胞瘤。 68. 如具體實例63至65中任一例之方法,其中該癌症為鱗狀細胞肺癌。 69. 一種治療非酒精性脂肪性肝炎(「NASH」)之方法,該方法係包括對患有NASH的對象投予有效量之如具體實例1至27中任一例之MBM,如具體實例61之接合物或如具體實例62之醫藥組成物。 70. 一種治療代謝性疾病之方法,該方法係包括對患有代謝性疾病的對象投予有效量之如具體實例1至27中任一例之MBM,如具體實例61之接合物或如具體實例62之醫藥組成物。 71. 一種降低循環中DHL膽固醇之方法,該方法係包括對患有升高DHL膽固醇量的對象投予有效量之如具體實例1至27中任一例之MBM,如具體實例61之接合物或如具體實例62之醫藥組成物。 72. 一種增加循環中LDL膽固醇之方法,該方法係包括對患有低LDL膽固醇量的對象投予有效量之如具體實例1至27中任一例之MBM,如具體實例61之接合物或如具體實例62之醫藥組成物。 73. 一種降低血液三酸甘油酯之方法,該方法係包括對患有升高三酸甘油酯量的對象投予有效量之如具體實例1至27中任一例之MBM,如具體實例61之接合物或如具體實例62之醫藥組成物。 74. 一種降低血糖之方法,該方法係包括對患有升高血糖量的對象投予有效量之如具體實例1至27中任一例之MBM,如具體實例61之接合物或如具體實例62之醫藥組成物。 75. 一種治療肥胖症之方法,該方法係包括對患有肥胖症的對象投予有效量之如具體實例1至27中任一例之MBM,如具體實例61之接合物或如具體實例62之醫藥組成物。 76. 一種治療糖尿病之方法,該方法係包括對患有糖尿病的對象投予有效量之如具體實例1至27中任一例之MBM,如具體實例61之接合物或如具體實例62之醫藥組成物。 77. 如具體實例69至76中任一例之方法,其中該MBM為根據具體實例28至40中任一例之MBM,該接合物係包括根據具體實例28至40中任一例之MBM,或該醫藥組成物係包括根據具體實例28至40中任一例之MBM,或包括根據具體實例28至40中任一例之MBM的接合物。 78. 一種或多種核酸,其係編碼如具體實例1至60中任一例之MBM。 79. 一種細胞,其係經工程化用以表現如具體實例1至60中任一例之MBM。 80. 一種以一或多個表現載體轉染之細胞,而該表現載體係包括一或多個編碼如具體實例1至60中任一例之MBM的核酸序列,該核酸序列係在一或多個啟動子控制下。 81. 一種製造MBM之方法,該方法係包括: (a) 於表現該MBM的條件下培養如具體實例79或80之細胞;及 (b) 從細胞培養物中回收該MBM。 82. 如具體實例81之方法,其進一步係包括富集該MBM。 83. 如具體實例81或具體實例82之方法,其進一步係包括純化該MBM。9. 參考文獻 之 引述 This article uses the following specific specific examples as examples. 1. A multispecific binding molecule (MBM) comprising: (a) a first polypeptide chain, in the direction from N- to C-terminus, comprising (i) containing the first antigen binding site ("ABS1") The scFv is operably linked to (ii) the first heavy chain region of the first Fab ("Fab1"), and the Fab is operably linked to (iii) the Fc domain; (b) the second polypeptide chain is The N-to C-terminal direction includes (i) a second heavy chain region comprising a second Fab ("Fab2"), and the second Fab is operably linked to (ii) the Fc domain; (c) the third A polypeptide chain including the first light chain and the first heavy chain region paired to form Fab1, where Fab1 includes the second antigen binding site ("ABS2"); and (d) the fourth polypeptide chain, which includes the first The second light chain and the second heavy chain are paired to form Fab2, where Fab2 includes the third antigen binding site ("ABS3"). 2. The MBM of specific example 1, wherein each antigen binding site ("ABS") binds to a different epitope. 3. The MBM of specific example 1 or specific example 2, in which two ABS1, ABS2 and ABS3 specifically bind to different epitopes of the same target molecule. 4. The MBM of any one of specific examples 1 to 3, wherein the scFv, Fab1 and Fab2 can simultaneously specifically bind to their respective targets. 5. As the MBM in any of specific examples 1 to 4, at least one of ABS1, ABS2, and ABS3 specifically binds to the target molecule with the first tissue performance profile, and at least one ABS1, ABS2, and ABS3 is associated with the second tissue The target molecule of the performance profile specifically binds, and the second tissue performance profile is overlapped with the first tissue performance profile, but is not the same. 6. The MBM of specific example 5, wherein the first tissue performance map and the second tissue performance map overlap by 10 or less tissues. 7. The MBM of specific example 6, wherein the first tissue performance map and the second tissue performance map overlap by 5 or less tissues. 8. Such as the MBM of specific example 7, wherein the first tissue performance map and the second tissue performance map overlap by 3 or less tissues. 9. The MBM of any one of specific examples 6 to 8, wherein the first and second tissue performance map lineages are defined by the human protein map (HPA) and/or genotypic tissue expression (GTEx) project. 10. The MBM of any one of specific examples 6 to 9, wherein the first and second tissue expression profiles are protein expression profiles. 11. The MBM of any one of specific examples 6 to 9, wherein the first and second tissue expression profiles are mRNA expression profiles. 12. The MBM of any one of specific examples 1 to 11, wherein the affinity of the MBM to the target molecule of Fab1 is lower than the affinity of the second MBM lacking the MBM of scFv to the target molecule of Fab1, but the second MBM The other parts are the same as the MBM in amino acid sequence. 13. The MBM of any one of specific examples 1 to 12, wherein the scFv is connected to the first heavy chain region via a linker. 14. The MBM of specific example 13, wherein the linker has a length of at least 5 amino acids, at least 6 amino acids or at least 7 amino acids, and optionally up to 30 amino acids and up to 40 amines. Amino acids, up to 50 amino acids or up to 60 amino acids, and in certain specific examples, the linker: (a) The length is from 5 amino acids to 50 amino acids; (b) The length is from 5 amino acids to 45 amino acids; (c) The length is from 5 amino acids to 40 amino acids; (d) The length is from 5 amino acids to 35 amino acids; (e) ) The length is from 5 amino acids to 30 amino acids; (f) The length is from 5 amino acids to 25 amino acids; (g) The length is from 5 amino acids to 20 amino acids; ( h) The length is 6 amino acids to 50 amino acids; (i) The length is 6 amino acids to 45 amino acids; (j) The length is 6 amino acids to 40 amino acids; (k) Length from 6 amino acids to 35 amino acids; (l) Length from 6 amino acids to 30 amino acids; (m) Length from 6 amino acids to 25 amino acids ; (N) Length is 6 amino acids to 20 amino acids; (o) Length is 7 amino acids to 40 amino acids; (p) Length is 7 amino acids to 35 amino acids Acid; (q) length from 7 amino acids to 30 amino acids; (r) length from 7 amino acids to 25 amino acids; (s) length from 7 amino acids to 20 amines Base acid; or (t) The length is 10 amino acids to 60 amino acids. 15. The MBM of specific example 14 or 14(m), wherein the linker has a length of 20 amino acids to 50 amino acids, and if necessary, the linker has a length of 25 to 35 amino acids. 16. The MBM of any one of specific examples 13 to 15, wherein the linker is or includes a multimer of G n S (SEQ ID NO: 61) or SG n (SEQ ID NO: 62), wherein n is 1 An integer from to 7, where the linker system includes a multimer of G 4 S (SEQ ID NO: 4) if necessary. 17. The MBM of any one of specific examples 13 to 16, wherein the linker is or includes two consecutive glycines (2Gly), three consecutive glycines (3Gly), and four consecutive glycines (4Gly ( SEQ ID NO: 5)), five consecutive glycines (5Gly (SEQ ID NO: 6)), six consecutive glycines (6Gly (SEQ ID NO: 7)), seven consecutive glycines (7Gly (SEQ ID NO: 8)), eight consecutive glycines (8Gly (SEQ ID NO: 9)) or nine consecutive glycines (9Gly (SEQ ID NO: 10)). 18. The MBM of any one of specific examples 13 to 17, which includes (a) G n S (SEQ ID NO: 61) or SG n (SEQ ID NO: 62) as many specifics (for example, G 4 S ( SEQ ID NO: 4) multimer, wherein n is an integer from 1 to 7, for example, it is a multimer including G 4 S (SEQ ID NO: 4); and (b) one or more additional glycosides Amino acids, such as two consecutive glycines (2Gly), three consecutive glycines (3Gly), four consecutive glycines (4Gly (SEQ ID NO: 5)), five consecutive glycines (5Gly ( SEQ ID NO: 6)), six consecutive glycines (6Gly (SEQ ID NO: 7)), seven consecutive glycines (7Gly (SEQ ID NO: 8)), eight consecutive glycines (8Gly (SEQ ID NO: 9)) or nine consecutive glycines (9Gly (SEQ ID NO: 10)). 19. As in the MBM of any one of specific examples 1 to 18, at least one of ABS1, ABS2 and ABS3 is related to Membrane-bound antigen specifically binds. 20. As in the MBM of any one of specific examples 1 to 19, wherein ABS1 and ABS3 specifically bind to membrane-bound antigens on the same cell. 21. As in any one of specific examples 1 to 20 MBM, which is a trispecific binding molecule ("TBM"). 22. Such as MBM in any one of specific examples 1 to 21, wherein the first light chain and the second light chain are universal light chains. 23. As specific The MBM of any of Examples 1 to 22, wherein the light chain constant region and the first heavy chain constant region (CH1) of the first Fab or the second Fab are arranged in Crossmab. 24. As in any of the examples 1 to 23 MBM, which includes the Fc heterodimer. 25. The MBM of specific example 24, wherein the Fc domain in the Fc heterodimer, compared to the wild-type Fc domain, includes a mutation in the knob and socket structure. 26. As specific The MBM of example 24 or specific example 25, wherein at least one Fc domain in the Fc heterodimer includes a star mutation compared to the wild-type Fc domain. 27. The MBM of any one of specific examples 1 to 26 , Which is a trivalent MBM. 28. Such as the MBM of any one of specific examples 1 to 27, wherein ABS3 specifically binds to human clostin β ("KLB"). 29. T such as the MBM of specific example 28, wherein ABS3 includes the CDR sequences of anti-KLB antibodies, such as the CDR sequences of any of the KLB binders described in Tables 2A to 2B. 30. The MBM of specific example 29, wherein ABS3 includes the V H of the anti-KLB antibody and / or V L sequences, such as any of tables 2A to 2B, the pair of binder KLB V H and / or V L sequences. 31. Such as MBM in any one of specific examples 1 to 30, wherein ABS1 specifically binds to human KLB. 32. The MBM of specific example 31, wherein ABS1 includes the CDR sequence of the anti-KLB antibody, such as the CDR sequence of any KLB binder described in Tables 2A to 2B. 32 33. Specific examples of MBM, which comprises an anti-based ABS1 antibody -KLB V H and / or V L sequences, such as any of Tables 2A and 2B in the binder of a KLB V H and / or V L sequences . 34. The MBM of any one of specific examples 1 to 33, wherein ABS1 and ABS3 specifically bind to different epitopes on human KLB. 35. The MBM of specific example 34, wherein ABS1 and ABS3 can simultaneously specifically bind to their respective epitopes on human KLB. 36. The MBM of any one of Examples 1 to 35, wherein ABS2 specifically binds to the human fibroblast growth factor receptor isoform ("FGFR1c"). 37. The MBM of specific example 36, wherein ABS2 includes the CDR sequence of the anti-FGFR1c antibody, for example, the CDR sequence of any FGFR1c binder described in Tables 3A to 3B. 38. Specific examples of MBM 37, wherein the system comprises an anti-ABS2 antibody -FGFR1c V H and / or V L sequences, e.g. Table 3A-3B in any one of the binders of FGFR1c V H and / or V L sequences . 39. The MBM of any one of specific examples 36 to 38, wherein ABS2 is combined with the D3 loop of FGFR1c. 40. The MBM of any one of specific examples 36 to 83, wherein ABS2 is combined with the D2 loop of FGFR1c. 41. The MBM of any one of specific examples 1 to 27, wherein ABS2 specifically binds to human fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 ("FGFR3"). 42. The MBM of specific example 41, wherein ABS2 includes the CDR sequence of the anti-FGFR3 antibody, for example, the CDR sequence of any FGFR3 binder described in Table 4. 43. Specific examples of the
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(1):重鏈可變區(2):連接子(3):重鏈可變區(4):連接子(5):重鏈可變區(6):CH1恆定域(7):視需要存在的絞鏈區(8):CH2域(9):CH3域(10):輕鏈可變區(11):恆定域(12):重鏈可變區(13):恆定域(14):視需要存在的絞鏈域(15):CH2域(16):CH3域(17):輕鏈可變區(18):恆定域(1): heavy chain variable region (2): linker (3): heavy chain variable region (4): linker (5): heavy chain variable region (6): CH1 constant domain (7): Optional hinge region (8): CH2 domain (9): CH3 domain (10): light chain variable region (11): constant domain (12): heavy chain variable region (13): constant domain ( 14): Hinge domain that exists as needed (15): CH2 domain (16): CH3 domain (17): light chain variable region (18): constant domain
圖 1 : 本文的示例性MBM之示意圖。 Figure 1 : Schematic diagram of an exemplary MBM in this article.
圖 2A 至 2E : 本文之MBM的代表圖,其中Fab係含有促進適當VH和VL配對的修飾。另外的策略係陳述於下文6.2.2節中。 Figures 2A to 2E : Representative images of the MBM in this article, where the Fab line contains modifications that promote proper VH and VL pairing. Additional strategies are stated in section 6.2.2 below.
圖 3A 至 3D : 示例的本文MBM之示意圖,其中Fc域係含有修飾,以促進異二聚化或經適當配對的異二聚體之純化。圖3A和圖3B係描繪帶有星狀突變的CH3(帶有H435R Y436F修飾之CH3)為CH3(*)及圖3C和圖3D係描繪分別以(K)和(H)指稱的杵(knob)和臼(hole)突變。在圖示中的他處,星狀突變係以星號(*)描繪而杵臼結構突變係以三角形描繪(例如,►或◄)。這二個策略(例如星狀突變和杵臼結構突變)可組合於單一MBM中。另外的異二聚化策略係陳述於下文6.2.4節中。 Figures 3A to 3D : schematic diagrams of exemplary MBMs herein, where the Fc domain contains modifications to facilitate heterodimerization or purification of appropriately paired heterodimers. Figures 3A and 3B depict CH3 with a star-shaped mutation (CH3 with H435R Y436F modification) as CH3 (*) and Figure 3C and Figure 3D depict knobs denoted by (K) and (H), respectively. ) And hole mutations. Elsewhere in the figure, the stellar mutation system is depicted with an asterisk (*) and the club-and-mortar mutation system is depicted with a triangle (for example, ► or ◄). These two strategies (such as stellar mutation and club-and-hole mutation) can be combined in a single MBM. Additional heterodimerization strategies are described in section 6.2.4 below.
圖 4A1 至 4B2 : 與本文之MBM特異性結合之示例性目標分子對的表現圖譜:KLB和FGFR1c,根據基因型組織表現(GTEx)計畫(圖4A1-圖4A2)和人類蛋白圖譜(圖4B1至圖4B2)。其中有重疊表現的組織係以粗體字表示。 FIGS. 4A1 to 4B2: Exemplary expression pattern of a target molecule with specificity for the article of MBM: KLB and FGFR1c, according to genotype tissue performance (GTEx) program (FIG 4A1- FIG. 4A2) and human protein profile (Fig 4B1 To Figure 4B2). Organizations with overlapping manifestations are indicated in bold.
圖 5 : 由FGF21訊號傳遞調節的代謝路徑。 Figure 5 : Metabolic pathway regulated by FGF21 signaling.
圖 6A 至 6C : FACS結合分析結果(實例1)。圖6A:HEK293/Cas90hFGFR1/hKLB細胞;FIG.6B:HEK293/hFGFR1c細胞;圖6C:HEK293/hFGFR1c/hKLB細胞。MFI:平均螢光強度;APC:異藻藍蛋白。 Figures 6A to 6C : FACS binding analysis results (Example 1). Figure 6A: HEK293/Cas90hFGFR1/hKLB cells; Figure 6B: HEK293/hFGFR1c cells; Figure 6C: HEK293/hFGFR1c/hKLB cells. MFI: average fluorescence intensity; APC: isophycocyanin.
圖 7 : 闡述相較於FGFR21,雙特異性結合分子(BBM)REGN4366,FGFR1c x KLB雙特異性對照和比較子FGFR1c x KLB雙特異性REGN4304在HEK293/SRE-luc/hFGFR1c/hKLB細胞中之適度活化的圖式。 Figure 7 : Comparing to FGFR21, the bispecific binding molecule (BBM) REGN4366, FGFR1c x KLB bispecific control and the comparator FGFR1c x KLB bispecific REGN4304 are moderate in HEK293/SRE-luc/hFGFR1c/hKLB cells Schema of activation.
圖 8 : 相較於二價REGN4366,在HEK293.SREluc.hFGFR1cHS/ hKLB細胞中三價F1K-scFv6所引起之提升的受體活化(RLU:相對光單位)(實例1)。 Figure 8 : Compared to the bivalent REGN4366, the trivalent F1K-scFv6 induced enhanced receptor activation (RLU: relative light unit) in HEK293.SREluc.hFGFR1cHS/hKLB cells (Example 1).
圖 9 :
顯示評估6種指定scFv6分子之連接子長度變體(在(1)位置含有命名為22393或393之KLB結合子,在(2)位置含有命名為ADI-19842或842之FGFR1結合子,在(3)位置含有命名為22532或532之KLB結合子,其不會阻斷KLB結合子22393以scFv模式之結合)研究結果的圖式。比較在FGFR1結合區和N-端532 scFv區之間含有7至45個胺基酸之連接子的分子。所有連接子長度之三特異性結合分子展現大於比較子雙特異性分子REGN4304的活性。 Figure 9 : Shows the evaluation of the linker length variants of 6 designated scFv6 molecules (contains the KLB binder named 22393 or 393 at position (1), and the FGFR1 binder named ADI-19842 or 842 at position (2) , There is a KLB binder named 22532 or 532 at position (3), which will not block the binding of
圖 10A 至 10B : 圖式係展現命名為F1K_scFv6和scFv6 LK7(含有7個胺基酸的連接子)之三特異性結合子在穩定表現hFGFR1c和hKLB之HEK293細胞中強力活化FGFR1c訊號傳遞。圖10A:闡述在血清飢餓16 hrs接著以濃度1nM和10nM之藥物處理15 min之後,經由ERK和PLCγ磷酸化作用之藥物濃度依賴的FGFR1c訊號傳遞的西方墨點。圖10B:闡述在血清飢餓16 hrs接著以濃度10nM之藥物處理15、30 min和1、2、4及6小時培養時間之後,經由ERK和PLCγ磷酸化作用之時間依賴的FGFR1c訊號傳遞的西方墨點。 Figures 10A to 10B : Schematic system showing that the three specific binders named F1K_scFv6 and scFv6 LK7 (linkers containing 7 amino acids) strongly activate FGFR1c signaling in HEK293 cells stably expressing hFGFR1c and hKLB. Figure 10A: Illustrates the western blot of the concentration-dependent FGFR1c signal delivered by ERK and PLCγ phosphorylation after serum starvation for 16 hrs followed by treatment with 1 nM and 10 nM drugs for 15 min. Figure 10B: Illustrates the Western ink delivered by the time-dependent FGFR1c signal of ERK and PLCγ phosphorylation after serum starvation for 16 hrs followed by drug treatment with a concentration of 10 nM for 15, 30 min and 1, 2, 4, and 6 hours of incubation time point.
圖 11A 至 11C :相較於三特異性mAbs(F1K.scFv6 IgG1和F1K-Fab6 IgG1),單特異性(抗-KLB;REGN4661)和雙特異性結合分子(抗-KLBxFGFR1c;REGN4304)以不同的化學計量數結合KLB(串聯實心圓)/FGFR1c(空心矩形)。圖11A:以不對稱流場場流結合多角度光散射(A4F-MALS)分析REGN4661:KLB複合物(實線)。亦覆蓋來自個別REGN4661(虛線)和KLB(點虛線)之樣本的分形圖。顯示各樣本隨滯留時間變化之215 nm的相對UV吸收度並指出解析波峰之實測莫耳質量。圖11B:以不對稱流場場流結合多角度光散射(A4F-MALS)分析REGN4304:KLB複合物(粗實線)和REGN4304:KLB:FGFR1c複合物(細實線)。亦覆蓋來自個別REGN4304 (虛線)、KLB(點虛線)和FGFR1c(灰色點虛線)之樣本的分形圖。顯示各樣本隨滯留時間變化之215 nm的相對UV吸收度並指出分離波峰之實測莫耳質量。圖11C:以不對稱流場場流結合多角度光散射(A4F-MALS)分析F1K-scFv6 IgG1:KLB複合物(粗實線)和F1K-scFv6 IgG1:KLB:FGFR1c複合物(0.2μM:0.2μM:0.2μM, 細實線)。顯示各樣本隨滯留時間變化之215 nm的相對UV吸收度並指出分離波峰之實測莫耳質量。 Figures 11A to 11C : Compared with trispecific mAbs (F1K.scFv6 IgG1 and F1K-Fab6 IgG1), monospecific (anti-KLB; REGN4661) and bispecific binding molecules (anti-KLBxFGFR1c; REGN4304) are different The stoichiometric number is combined with KLB (solid circles in series)/FGFR1c (hollow rectangles). Figure 11A: Analysis of REGN4661: KLB complex (solid line) with asymmetric flow field flow combined with multi-angle light scattering (A4F-MALS). It also covers fractal maps from individual REGN4661 (dotted line) and KLB (dotted line) samples. Shows the relative UV absorbance at 215 nm of each sample with the residence time and indicates the measured molar mass of the analytical peak. Figure 11B: Analysis of REGN4304: KLB complex (thick solid line) and REGN4304: KLB: FGFR1c complex (thin solid line) with asymmetric flow field flow combined with multi-angle light scattering (A4F-MALS). It also covers fractal images from individual REGN4304 (dotted line), KLB (dotted dotted line) and FGFR1c (grey dotted dotted line) samples. Show the relative UV absorbance at 215 nm of each sample with the residence time and indicate the measured molar mass of the separated peak. Figure 11C: Analysis of F1K-scFv6 IgG1: KLB complex (thick solid line) and F1K-scFv6 IgG1: KLB: FGFR1c complex (0.2μM: 0.2) with asymmetric flow field flow combined with multi-angle light scattering (A4F-MALS) μM: 0.2 μM, thin solid line). Show the relative UV absorbance at 215 nm of each sample with the residence time and indicate the measured molar mass of the separated peak.
圖 12A 至 12B : FGFR1c、KLB和FGF21之集群如何形成活性複合物(圖12A)以及相較於雙特異性分子和單特異性對照組,在FGFR1c和KLB受體與2+1 N-scFv三特異性結合分子,例如F1K-scFv6之間形成的可能化學計量複合物(圖12B)之示意圖。 Figures 12A to 12B : How the clusters of FGFR1c, KLB, and FGF21 form active complexes (Figure 12A) and compared to bispecific molecules and monospecific controls, in FGFR1c and KLB receptors and 2+1 N-scFv three A schematic diagram of possible stoichiometric complexes formed between specific binding molecules, such as F1K-scFv6 (Figure 12B).
圖 13A 至 13B : 表現FGFR3 S249C突變(圖13A)或FGFR3-TACC3融合突變(圖13B)之UMUC14細胞的增生分析。 Figures 13A to 13B : Proliferation analysis of UMUC14 cells showing FGFR3 S249C mutation (Figure 13A) or FGFR3-TACC3 fusion mutation (Figure 13B).
圖 14 在UMUC14細胞中FGFR3受體降解之結果。 Figure 14 Result of FGFR3 receptor degradation in UMUC14 cells.
(1):重鏈可變區 (1): heavy chain variable region
(2):連接子 (2): Linker
(3):重鏈可變區 (3): heavy chain variable region
(4):連接子 (4): Linker
(5):重鏈可變區 (5): heavy chain variable region
(6):CH1恆定域 (6): CH1 constant domain
(7):視需要存在的絞鏈區 (7): Hinge area that exists as needed
(8):CH2域 (8): CH2 domain
(9):CH3域 (9): CH3 domain
(10):輕鏈可變區 (10): Light chain variable region
(11):恆定域 (11): Constant domain
(12):重鏈可變區 (12): heavy chain variable region
(13):恆定域 (13): Constant domain
(14):視需要存在的絞鏈域 (14): Hinge domain that exists as needed
(15):CH2域 (15): CH2 domain
(16):CH3域 (16): CH3 domain
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